Trial Attorney

Insurance Claim HQ; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee appreciation programs

Leadership with trial experience

Thought leadership opportunities

Monthly swag program

High referral bonuses

Job summary

Hair Shunnarah, a property casualty law firm, seeks an experienced litigator to join our growing practice. You will assist with state and federal litigation matters and contribute to our client-focused approach.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of civil litigation, strong writing skills, Iowa Bar admission, and willingness to expand into additional jurisdictions. We offer a competitive salary and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Litigation experience (preferably civil litigation).
• Minimum of one year of litigation experience.
• Proven experience managing state court litigation (federal court experience strongly preferred).
• Excellent legal writing skills, including petitions, complaints, motions, and briefs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with our vibrant and growing practice in litigation matters.
• Support both state and federal court cases as needed.
• Contribute to client-focused representation and case strategy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Education

Iowa Bar admission

Job description

Hair Shunnarah is a property casualty firm based in Metairie, Louisiana, with offices nationwide.

What We Value

• Client Commitment
• Integrity
• A Will to Win
• Teamwork
• Personal Accountability
• Passion

What You'll Do

Hair Shunnarah is looking for an all-star litigator with at least 1 year of experience to assist with our vibrant and growing practice.

What You Need

• 1 year of Litigation experience (preferably civil litigation).
• Minimum of one year of litigation experience.
• Proven experience managing state court litigation (federal court experience strongly preferred).
• Excellent legal writing skills, including petitions, complaints, motions, and briefs.
• Interest in developing business acumen alongside legal practice.
• Admission to the Iowa Bar required; admission in additional jurisdictions is a significant advantage.

Compensation

We offer a competitive, top-of-market compensation structure with a base salary range of $85,000–$185,000, depending on experience, skill set, and performance. Attorneys may choose a traditional salary model or transition to a production-based compensation structure. Our production-based attorneys earn mid-six to seven figures annually. We believe in sharing success, not concentrating profits at the top, and many salaried attorneys elect to move to production-based compensation as their practice grows.

Other Perks

• Employee appreciation programs
• A caring leadership with proven trial experience
• Ongoing opportunities to become a thought leader in the industry
• Monthly swag program
• Super high referral bonuses (both for bringing in work and bringing in people)
• Ability to control your caseload
• No Requirement to Generate Business Ever!
• Way More Tech Forward Than Most Firms - if you can dream it up, we can hire someone to make it happen