Employment and Litigation Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment and Litigation Attorney in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role involves sophisticated litigation work and proactive client counseling, focusing on employment and labor law. The attorney will provide practical legal solutions and trusted representation to businesses, governmental entities, and individuals.

Duties

• Manage all phases of civil litigation, from case assessment through trial, appeal, or resolution.
• Represent clients in litigation, administrative proceedings, investigations, mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations.
• Advise employers on federal, state, and local employment law compliance.
• Counsel clients on workplace investigations, employee relations, accommodations, leave issues, wage and hour compliance, discipline, and termination decisions.
• Draft and review employment-related documents, policies, handbooks, and agreements.
• Build strong client relationships and contribute to business development and practice growth.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Iowa law license or the ability to obtain admission promptly.
• Five or more years of employment, labor, and/or litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills.
• Ability to independently manage client relationships and a caseload.

Education

• Doctorate

Certifications

• Active Iowa law license

Skills

• Legal writing and research
• Negotiation
• Courtroom advocacy
• Client relationship management

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306