Junior Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Des Moines, IA seeks a Junior Attorney to support criminal defense, family law and civil litigation matters. The role offers hybrid work with remote flexibility and local court appearances as needed.

You will receive hands-on mentorship from experienced attorneys and grow toward independent case management. A JD is required and Iowa bar admission or awaiting results.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Iowa or awaiting bar results.
• Interest in litigation (criminal, family, or civil).
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and gradually take ownership of cases in criminal, family, and civil matters.
• Attend court with guidance and support.
• Draft pleadings, communicate with clients, and build litigation skills.
• Grow into independent case management.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong organizational abilities

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior Attorney in Des Moines, Iowa, to join their team in handling criminal defense, family law, and civil litigation matters. This hybrid role offers remote flexibility with local court appearances as needed, providing hands‑on mentorship and training from experienced attorneys.

Duties

• Assist with and gradually take ownership of cases in criminal, family, and civil matters.
• Attend court with guidance and support.
• Draft pleadings, communicate with clients, and build litigation skills.
• Grow into independent case management.

Requirements

• Licensed in Iowa or awaiting bar results.
• Interest in litigation (criminal, family, or civil).
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Admitted to the Iowa State Bar or pending results.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Flexible schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Retirement plan.
• Vision insurance.