Staff Counsel : Iowa

ISEA
Iowa State Education Association

Staff Counsel

Based in Des Moines, IA

Job Summary:
Responsible to the Associate Executive Director for Advocacy Services. The Iowa State Education Association is an affiliate of the National Education Association, which is a labor organization that advocates for quality public education and represents public sector educational employees.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide timely and comprehensive legal advice and training in the areas of labor, employment law, education and contract law.
• Manage civil ligation, administrative hearings, and appellate work in an independent working environment.
• Accept special projects and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Qualified candidates must be licensed to practice law in Iowa.
• Demonstrated interest and background in labor and employment law.
• A minimum of three years of litigation experience is preferred.
• Candidates must be committed to advocating for unions and public education employees and possess strong organizational and time management skills and superior research and writing skills.
• Ability to travel and work various hours including evenings and weekends.
• Valid Iowa driver’s license.

Salary and Benefits:
ISEA provides a competitive salary and excellent benefits package

Application:
Please submit a letter of interest, résumé, recent writing sample, and a minimum of three references to:

Iowa State Education Association
Attn: Jay Hammond, Associate Executive Director for Advocacy Services
777 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309

Or

Email: jhammond@isea.org (Reference: ISEA Staff Counsel Position)

Closing date for applications: February 17, 2020

ISEA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, military background, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.