What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Litigation Associate - Des Moines position at Faegre Drinker?
Faegre Drinker is actively recruiting an associate to join our Business Litigation practice, resident in our Des Moines office. This position offers the opportunity to practice in all phases of general commercial, civil and business litigation matters with a national and international client base.
We are seeking candidates with 0–6 years of legal experience. Recent clerkship experience is a plus. Candidates must demonstrate excellent academic credentials, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and superior writing and analytical abilities. Active membership in the Iowa bar, or eligibility for admission by waiver, is required. Candidates must obtain admission to the Iowa bar if not already a member.
Faegre Drinker is committed to fostering flexibility while maintaining a collaborative and client-focused environment. Our in-office work policy asks all attorneys, consulting professionals and paraprofessionals to work from a Faegre Drinker office three days per week, striking a balance between in-person collaboration, relationship-building, and exceptional client service, while also supporting individual flexibility and work-life balance.
If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply online and include a cover letter, resume, writing sample and law school transcript.
Please contact Nadine Ott, Associate Recruiting Manager, with any questions at nadine.ott@faegredrinker.com.
Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of employment, including retirement, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.
We are committed to providing equitable access to employment for all and welcome qualified applicants with disabilities who meet the qualifications of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations. If you need an accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an email to recruiting@faegredrinker.com to let us know the nature of your request.