Job Description
Staff Attorney – Veterans & Rural Advocacy: Join our team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** and make a difference in the lives of veterans and rural Iowans in need of legal assistance.
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is currently seeking a Staff Attorney to expand our critical work for veterans and rural Iowans. As the Legal Service Corporation’s Justice Gap Report shows, both groups have significant unmet legal needs. In this role, you will have the opportunity to bring hope, dignity, and justice to low-income and other vulnerable Iowans through free legal assistance and community legal education.
Founded in 1977, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** serves clients in all 99 Iowa counties through offices in Cedar Rapids, Council Bluffs, Davenport, Des Moines, Dubuque, Iowa City, Mason City, Ottumwa, Sioux City and Waterloo. Our diverse practice prioritizes work involving housing, domestic violence, income maintenance, health care, individual rights, and consumer issues to help secure our clients’ most essential needs. We are dedicated to changing systems and achieving justice through impact advocacy.
As the Veterans & Rural Advocacy Staff Attorney, preference will be given to candidates available to work in Council Bluffs, Davenport, Iowa City, Mason City, and Sioux City, although applicants for all locations will be considered. In this role, you will focus on legal services and outreach to our veteran and rural clients.
Applicants must be law school graduates licensed to practice law in Iowa, eligible for admission on motion, or available for the next scheduled bar examination. Prior legal experience is preferred, along with knowledge of veterans and/or rural issues. A demonstrated interest in poverty law and a strong commitment to providing a full range of legal services to low-income people are required. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collegial environment are also necessary. Individuals with Spanish or other language skills are encouraged to apply.
The entry level salary for this position is $56,500, with non-entry level salaries depending on experience. We also offer excellent fringe benefits, including a generous leave, insurance, and retirement package. Iowa is a great place to live and work for a non-profit, ranking fourth in the country for affordability.
To apply, submit a letter of application (indicate geographic preferences), resume, law school transcript (recent graduates only), recent representative writing sample, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three professional references to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Join our team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** and make a difference in the lives of veterans and rural Iowans in need of legal assistance. Apply now and be a part of our mission to provide equal access to justice for all.
- **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking a Staff Attorney to expand our critical work for veterans and rural Iowans. - The Legal Service Corporation’s Justice Gap Report shows that both groups have significant unmet legal needs. - This position offers the opportunity to bring hope, dignity, and justice to low-income and other vulnerable Iowans through free legal assistance and community legal education. - Founded in 1977, **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** serves clients in all 99 Iowa counties. - Our diverse practice prioritizes work involving housing, domestic violence, income maintenance, health care, individual rights, and consumer issues. - The Veterans & Rural Advocacy Staff Attorney will focus on legal services and outreach to our veteran and rural clients. - Preference will be given to candidates available to work in Council Bluffs, Davenport, Iowa City, Mason City, and Sioux City. - Applicants must be law school graduates licensed to practice law in Iowa, eligible for admission on motion, or available for the next scheduled bar examination. - Prior legal experience is preferred, along with knowledge of veterans and/or rural issues. - A demonstrated interest in poverty law and a strong commitment to providing a full range of legal services to low-income people are required. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collegial environment are also necessary. - The entry level salary for this position is $56,500, with non-entry level salaries depending on experience. - We also offer excellent fringe benefits, including a generous leave, insurance, and retirement package. - Iowa is ranked fourth in the country for affordability, making it a great place to live and work for a non-profit. - To apply, submit a letter of application (indicate geographic preferences), resume, law school transcript (recent graduates only), recent representative writing sample, and the names, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers of at least three professional references to **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. - Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. - Join our team at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** and make a difference in the lives of veterans and rural Iowans in need of legal assistance. - Apply now and be a part of our mission to provide equal access to justice for all.
