Litigation Attorney

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Litigation Attorney-O'Flaherty Law 

Location: Quad Cities Metro area: Davenport and Bettendorf, IA - Moline and Rock Island, IL (Hybrid/Remote due to in-person court appearances)

O’Flaherty Law is a rapidly growing, client-centered law firm known for its dynamic and collaborative team located in the Ceadar Rapids, Iowa area. At O'Flaherty Law, our attorneys and paralegals work together to deliver high-quality legal services while fostering a supportive, balanced, and growth-oriented work environment. We are committed to professional development, mentorship, and innovation, making our firm an excellent place for driven attorneys to advance their careers.

With a broad range of practice areas — including family law, probate, guardianship, estate planning, business representation, civil litigation, landlord/tenant, criminal defense, and immigration our team enjoys both variety and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact for clients. We believe that what we do is more than just a job — it’s an opportunity to work on diverse and meaningful cases while thriving in a people-focused, supportive environment. If you’re a driven attorney who enjoys litigation, values professional growth, and wants to make a direct impact on the lives of others, we’d be thrilled to hear from you!

Position Overview

We are looking for a dynamic, driven, and talented Litigation Attorney to join our team and handle challenging, high-impact cases in family law and civil litigation throughout the Cedar Rapids area. This role is ideal for a motivated attorney with 3+ years of experience who is seeking the following opportunities in their next role:

• Expand their skills and expertise – Work on a diverse range of cases in family law and civil litigation while developing new areas of expertise.
• Take ownership of their cases – Manage cases from start to finish, making strategic decisions and guiding clients through the legal process.
• Make a meaningful difference for clients – Advocate for clients in high-impact matters, helping them achieve outcomes that truly matter.
• Navigate complex cases – Tackle challenging legal matters, analyze intricate issues, and develop effective solutions.
• Refine your litigation strategy – Strengthen your courtroom and negotiation skills by crafting tailored strategies for each case.
• Build and expand your expertise – Broaden your knowledge across multiple practice areas, gaining expertise that will advance your professional growth.

This opportunity offers the flexibility of hybrid (primarily remote) work while still providing regular in-person appearances for hearings and trials however candidates must currently reside within commutable distance to Cedar Rapids area as employer paid relocation or 100% remote is not an option for this role.

To support this hybrid work balance, the following accommodations are in place:

• Up to 1.5 hours of travel per week, with slightly more frequent appearances at times
• All travel expenses are reimbursed, and travel time is billable

Required Qualifications

• Active and current license to practice law in the State of Iowa (in good standing)
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in family law and/or civil litigation
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Commitment to delivering high-quality legal services and client care

What We Offer

• Reasonable hours and billing requirements
• Performance-based bonuses
• Starting pay: $100,000 – $150,000, based on experience and production
• 15 days PTO plus personal days
• Group health insurance (50% employer-paid premiums)
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution after one year
• Mobile phone allowance

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Company info

O'Flaherty Law