Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney Location:

Iowa City, Iowa Type:

Full-Time Experience Level:

Associate (1-4 Years) ________________________________________ About Us Established in 1906, Phelan Tucker Law LLP is a distinguished Iowa City firm with a century-long legacy of providing comprehensive legal and business counseling services. We pride ourselves on a deep commitment to professional integrity and excellence, building enduring relationships with a diverse clientele that includes individuals, small businesses, major corporations, and non-profit organizations. Our team of experienced attorneys and dedicated legal professionals offers versatile expertise across a wide range of practice areas, including business law, family law, estate planning, criminal defense, real estate, and litigation. At Phelan Tucker Law LLP, we combine a rich historical foundation with a forward-thinking approach to ensure our clients receive the strategic advantage and peace of mind they need to navigate their most complex legal challenges. The Role We are seeking a driven Associate Attorney to join our litigation team. This is a hands-on role from day one. You will work alongside senior attorneys on all phases of litigation — from investigation and pleadings through discovery, motion practice, and trial. We are looking for someone who is energized by the courtroom and eager to develop into a first-chair litigator.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicate with opposing counsel and pro se parties to resolve disputes and negotiate matters to an amicable resolution Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures Travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case's litigation life cycle Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and formulate legal opinions for review Communicate with clients in a responsive manner to maintain and further develop client relationships Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules, or court procedures Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Qualified attorney with no discipline history and active license in the state of Iowa Knowledge on the state civil litigation process and state and federal consumer protection laws preferred Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying high quality solutions Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment Possesses leadership skills and ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients including all levels within the organization and external Why Join Us Close mentorship from partner attorneys Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Benefits:

health, dental, vision, 401(k) match and profit sharing, life insurance, CLE allowance A firm culture that values quality over volume ________________________________________ How to Apply Please submit a cover letter, resume, and a writing sample (preferably a motion brief or other litigation document) to careers@phelantuckerlaw.com . We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person