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.
