Attorney jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Required Qualifications:

• A Juris Doctor degree awarded by an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the State of Iowa and in good standing with the Iowa Supreme Court OR ability to become admitted to practice law in the State of Iowa on motion or by transfer of UBE score by start date.
• Experience (typically 1-3 yrs) in the practice of civil and criminal law including litigation.
• Ability to read, use strong research skills, interpret and draw accurate conclusions from legal and factual information.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and civil manner while appreciating the unique contribution of individuals.
• Computer experience using standard office systems; MS Office and Outlook.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Work experience representing clients on landlord-tenant issues and in criminal defense.
• Work experience providing legal instruction to law students.
• Knowledge of effective presentation tools and techniques; ability to present educational programs on legal issues to groups with the appropriate degree of formality.
• Ability to establish and build healthy working relations and partnerships within a shared office environment, including university or college students.
• Knowledge of University policies, procedures and regulations.

Application Details:

• In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.  Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. For questions or additional information, please contact alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu.

• Classification Title: Senior Compliance Coordinator
• Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
• Schedule: Full-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

• Pay Level: 4B
• Starting Salary Minimum: 64,000
• Starting Salary Maximum: 68,000

• Organization: Student Life
• Contact Name: Alaysia McAtee
• Contact Email: alaysia-mcatee@uiowa.edu