Employment Law Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced Employment Law Attorney to lead its employment law practice in downtown Sioux City, Iowa. This role is designed for an attorney with over five years of relevant experience who is dedicated to assisting clients in developing clear policies and effective strategies to enhance workforce productivity.

Duties:

• Provide expert advice to employers on a comprehensive range of employment laws and regulations.
• Draft and review employer policies, employee handbooks, contracts, and other related documents.
• Evaluate and advise on employer practices and everyday decisions to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Develop practical solutions to complex employment-related challenges.
• Represent employers in court and during administrative, mediation, and arbitration proceedings.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Iowa, or the ability to obtain admission promptly.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in employment law.
• Strong knowledge of relevant court and administrative procedures, as well as federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, along with strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Commitment to professionalism and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team setting.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Iowa Bar, or eligibility to gain admission quickly.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and advising on employment law matters.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with clients.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, with long-term disability insurance fully covered by the firm.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• Group life insurance.
• Access to the firm’s secure, onsite fitness facility.

The firm was founded more one-hundred years ago. There law office locations area based in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota where fourteen practiced attorneys are staffed. The firm provides legal service in twenty diverse areas of practice such as agricultural law, business organizations, criminal law, domestic relations-family law and litigation-appeals. Practice industries are across-the-board as well.