Location: Des Moines Job Type: Full-Time Date Posted: 1/13/2025 Career Category: Summer Associate Program Summary: Summer opportunity for first-year law students seeking real-life experience working in a multi-practice law firm

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Research relevant case law and statutory precedent.
Analyze legal documents and briefs, ensuring accurate statement and depiction of facts, case law, and precedent provided.
Prepare various types of correspondence regarding assigned matters.
Prepare a variety of litigation documents, including affidavits, petitions, discovery, motions, and pleadings.
Draft basic corporate documents, including meeting minutes, resolutions, and disclosure schedules.
Assist with conference call negotiations, witness fact investigations, and depositions.
Attend and assist with negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials.
Maintain exhibits and prepare and organize various types of tangible evidence as needed for court appearances.
Regular in-persona attendance, and participation in various attorney-shadowing opportunities.

PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES:

Client meetings
Closings
Depositions
Trials
Negotiations
Mediations
Court hearings
Alternative dispute resolution procedures
Firm-wide social events

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

Strong academic track record.
Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Superior research and analytical skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of situations.
Excellent work ethic.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Current enrollment as a first-year student in an accredited law school required; superior academic credentials strongly preferred.

NYEMASTER GOODE

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