Job Description
*Associate Attorney – Family & Immigration Law*
*Solutions Law Iowa, PLC – Des Moines, IA*
Full-time • Competitive salary + performance bonuses
*About Us*
At Solutions Law Iowa, we don’t believe attorneys have to choose between caring about clients and hitting their marks — the best lawyers do both. Our clients deserve someone who listens with heart and executes with discipline. If you’re the rare person who brings both *heart and hustle* to the table, you’ll thrive here.
We’re a mission-driven small firm focused on *family law litigation* and *affirmative immigration cases* with USCIS. We take pride in doing meaningful work, supporting each other, and maintaining a high-performance culture where attorneys can *grow fast, take ownership*, and build real expertise early in their careers.
If you want a place where you can make an impact, level up your skills, and be part of a team that values both compassion and results, this could be your next home.
*What You’ll Do*
*Family Law*
* Represent clients in divorce, custody, modifications, and related matters
* Prepare for and attend hearings, mediations, and depositions
* Draft and file motions, pleadings, and discovery
* Manage negotiations and coordinate with opposing counsel
*Immigration Law *
· Prepare family-based petitions, naturalization cases, and humanitarian filings for submission to USCIS
* Draft legal arguments and responses to Requests for Evidence
* Attend USCIS interviews and naturalization exams with clients both in-person and telephonically
* Stay up to date on policy changes, trends, and best practices
*General Attorney Responsibilities*
* Attend new-client onboarding meetings
* Manage your caseload and deadlines with confidence and independence
* Oversee and collaborate with your assigned legal assistant
* Track your time daily and stay aligned with performance expectations
* Participate in team meetings and contribute ideas that help improve workflows
* Maintain at least 2 in-office days per week and a consistent weekly schedule
*Who You Are*
We’re looking for someone who resonates with the idea of *bringing something to the table* — someone who knows their value and is excited to grow it.
You will fit in well here if you are licensed to practice law in Iowa in good standing, and are:
*Heart-Forward*
* Empathetic, patient, and genuine with clients
* Comfortable working with people experiencing stress or trauma
* A strong communicator who listens as well as you advocate
* Passionate about cultural diversity, bonus points if you speak Spanish or another 2nd language
*Hustle-Forward*
* Motivated and driven — you like setting goals and hitting them
* Organized and proactive with your workload
* Accountable and reliable with time tracking, deadlines, and follow-through
* Someone who enjoys learning fast and taking ownership of your growth
* Excited about building your skills, not coasting on unlimited PTO
In short, you bring both *compassion and ambition*, and you see this job as a place to grow, contribute, and elevate your career.
*Schedule & Environment*
* Full-time (30–40 hours weekly)
* Flexible within *M–F, 7:00 am–7:00 pm*
* No strict clock-in/out — we trust professionalism
* Minimum *two in-office days per week *after successful in-person probationary period
* Supportive, communicative team culture
* Work where your effort truly makes a difference to real people
*Compensation*
* Competitive salary depending on experience and Spanish-language fluency starting between: $70,000-$110,000
* Annual performance bonus tied to collected revenue above a threshold
* Unlimited PTO and flexibility balanced with accountability
* Opportunities for rapid skill-building and increasing responsibility
* A team that values your ideas, initiative, and growth
Pay: $70,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Paid time off
* Professional development assistance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Des Moines, IA 50316
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours, 2 days per week,