What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Protouch Staffing?
Our client is seeking an Associate Attorney to support its public finance, urban renewal, and municipal law practice. This role focuses on infrastructure financing, municipal governance, and public-sector legal matters serving cities, counties, and governmental entities across Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assist as bond, disclosure, or issuer's counsel on municipal bond transactions
- Draft and review bond resolutions, official statements, and closing documents
- Support compliance with federal tax-exempt bond regulations and securities laws
- Manage due diligence and bond closings
- Advise municipalities on governance, open meetings, conflicts of interest, and statutory authority
- Draft ordinances, policies, development agreements, and intergovernmental agreements
- Assist with urban renewal plans, tax increment financing (TIF), and development incentives
- Attend and provide legal support at council and board meetings
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Admission to the Iowa Bar or ability to obtain admission promptly
- 0-3 years of relevant legal experience preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and communication skills
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Interest in public finance, municipal law, and public-sector service
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
- Collaborative team environment
- Exposure to public-sector and infrastructure-related legal matters