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Labor & Employment / Civil Rights Attorney

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  • Des Moines, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • $100,000–$150,000 Per Year

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Numbers & Facts

LocationDes Moines, IA
IndustryStaffing/Employment Agencies
Salary$100,000–$150,000 Per Year
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded2018
Websitehttp://www.jobot.com

Description

Plaintiff-Side Civil Rights Cases, Lead Depositions and Motions. Open to newly admitted attorneys!

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Salary: $100,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a law firm that represents employees on the plaintiff side of employment civil rights matters. Our cases include claims of discrimination, harassment and retaliation in the workplace. We stand with workers as they bring these claims, and our attorneys handle the litigation from discovery through motions and depositions. We also put real emphasis on work-life balance and a sustainable schedule for our team.

Why join us?
  • Competitive compensation
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Health and dental insurance
  • Work-life balance with an emphasis on a sustainable schedule
  • Employment law taught on the job


Job Details

This attorney role focuses on plaintiff-side employment litigation, representing employees in discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases. You will lead depositions and discovery, handle motions and briefing, and carry a caseload of multiple matters at once.

Responsibilities:
  • Lead depositions in employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation cases brought on behalf of employees
  • Draft motions and see them through
  • Direct discovery on assigned matters
  • Write briefs and carry out legal research and writing
  • Juggle several active cases at a time, working both on your own and alongside colleagues
  • Represent clients at court hearings, which may involve travel out of state
  • Develop and sustain relationships with clients

Needed:
  • Active Iowa law license in good standing
  • Background in litigation, including jury trial experience
  • Experience taking depositions
  • Proven ability to produce legal briefs, research and writing

Nice to have:
  • 2+ years of litigation experience
  • Employment law experience


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