Description:

Dorsey & Whitney LLP is seeking an associate with at least three years of experience to join the Commercial Litigation Practice Group in our Des Moines office. This associate will have the opportunity to work in all phases of commercial litigation, from pleading through trial and appeal. This position would involve significant responsibility over pending cases, in-court experience and active trial and motion work. Specifically, this associate will handle the following types of tasks for complex litigation matters:
  • Discovery
  • Oral advocacy
  • Brief writing
  • Depositions
  • Research
  • Trial preparation

The following qualifications are required:
  • A JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school;
  • At least three years of commercial litigation experience;
  • Iowa bar admission or the ability to become admitted in Iowa;
  • Excellent research and writing skills; and
  • Strong academic performance

Experience in healthcare litigation is a plus.