Attorney Jobs in Iowa

An Attorney, also known as a Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry by providing professional legal advice, interpreting and applying laws, and representing individuals, corporations, and government agencies in court disputes and negotiations. They draft and file legal documents such as lawsuits, appeals, contracts, deeds, and wills. Attorneys might also specialize in certain areas of law such as criminal law, family law, civil rights law, environmental law, or tax law. They must have a comprehensive understanding of legal theories and be able to effectively use laws and precedents to assist their clients.

Attorneys must have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA), and they must pass their state's bar exam to be certified to practice law. Their work requires excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, research, and public speaking skills. Prior to becoming an attorney, individuals may have roles such as a Law Clerk, Paralegal, or Legal Intern, to gain practical experience in the legal field. These roles often involve conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and hearings.

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Employment Associate Attorney

  • Liberty Personnel
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 8 hours ago

Job Details: Employment Associate Attorney Responsibilities: - Advise employers on a broad spectrum of employee benefits and executive compensation issues, including health and welfare plans and retirement...

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Assistant Attorney General - Civil Litigation

  • State of Iowa
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 17 hours ago

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks to fill an Assistant Attorney General position in the Civil Litigation Division of her office....

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Hospital Based Patient Advocate

  • Elevate Patient Financial Solution
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 1 day ago
  • Council Bluffs, IA
  • 1 day ago

Make a real difference in patients' lives-join Elevate Patient Financial Solutions as a Hospital Based Patient Advocate and help guide individuals through their healthcare financial journey. This...

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Assistant City Attorney II

  • City of Cedar Rapids, IA
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 3 days ago

Litigates cases of moderate complexity, including small claims and affirmative litigation....

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Member Advocate

  • Ames, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Ames, IA
  • 5 days ago

Apply Now American Health Advantage needs a customer-service focused leader to support local service areas. Responsibilities After member is enrolled, coordine with Insurance Producer to ensure...

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Medical Advocate

  • Empowering Abilities
  • Davenport, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Davenport, IA
  • 5 days ago

Consistent caseload Relationship building Provide quality and individualized care No weekends or holidays Starting wage is $15.00/hr As a Medical Advocate, you will will assist in organizing,...

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Plasma Care Advocate

  • Biolife Plasma Services
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Dubuque, IA
  • 6 days ago

By clicking the Apply button, I understand that my employment application process with Takeda will commence and that the information I provide in my application will be processed in line with...

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Membership Sales Advocate - Located in Keokuk, IA

  • Air Evac Lifeteam
  • Keokuk, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Keokuk, IA
  • 7 days ago

Located in Keokuk, IA Job Description: Membership Sales Manager Keokuk, Iowa Location: Hybrid (90% field-based within the market; 10% remote) Candidate must live within 50 to 75 miles of Keokuk,...

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Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Appeals Section

  • State of Iowa
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 12 days ago

Criminal Appeals attorneys fight hard on behalf of crime victims....

Remote

Staff Attorney - Student Legal Services

  • University of Iowa
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 13 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 13 days ago

The Staff Attorney provides direct legal services to University of Iowa students in a general practice setting, with a strong emphasis on tenants' rights and criminal defense....

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Staff Attorney

  • Disability Rights IOWA
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 18 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 18 days ago

Conduct investigations and monitoring in conjunction with other attorneys and advocate(s), as needed....

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Attorney (Civil) - Open Continuous

  • Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 19 days ago

In addition, applicants must exhibit the ability to work in a supportive and professional manner with other attorneys, support staff, and client agencies, and the ability to lead, motivate, mentor,...

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Disability Rights Staff Attorney

  • Disability Rights Iowa
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 19 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 19 days ago

Conduct investigations and monitoring in conjunction with other attorneys and advocate(s), as needed. 4....

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Litigation Attorney - Personal Injury

  • The Advocates
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 20 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 20 days ago

Litigation Attorney - Licensed for Iowa & Nebraska Location: Des Moines, Iowa Starting Salary: $100,000-$120,000 (based on experience) The Advocates are seeking a talented Litigation Attorney who is...

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Employee Benefits ERISA Attorney

  • Taraki
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 22 days ago
  • Cedar Rapids, IA
  • 22 days ago

Our client RibbitZ is looking for Employee Benefits | ERISA Attorney in Cedar Rapids, USA....

Hybrid

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Salary for Attorney Jobs in Iowa

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Attorneys in Iowa offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
72.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.4%
Master's Degree
7.5%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
1.7%
High School or GED
1.5%
Some College
0.3%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Attorneys in Iowa
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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