Temporary Civil Rights Attorney
About the role
Join Our Team – Make a Difference in Civil Rights Enforcement. The Iowa Office of Civil Rights (IOCR) seeks a temporary Civil Rights Attorney to join a dedicated team. This role suits an attorney with strong legal writing experience, a passion for justice, and a commitment to enforcing civil rights, who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and enjoys in‑depth legal analysis. The position offers a flexible schedule and remote work availability.
Why IOCR? At IOCR we are a team of hardworking professionals committed to fairness, equality, and justice. Our work directly impacts Iowans by enforcing civil rights protections, handling a high volume of discrimination complaints, collecting documents, conducting interviews, and drafting detailed legal reports. Strong analytical and writing skills are essential to play a critical role in civil rights enforcement.
Responsibilities
- Review and investigate complaints of discrimination in employment, public accommodations, credit, and education.
- Analyze records, gather comparative evidence, and apply legal standards to determine if discrimination occurred.
- Prepare clear, well‑reasoned written reports outlining investigative findings and legal analysis.
- Work closely with a team of legal professionals dedicated to civil rights in Iowa.
Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited school of law.
- Strong legal writing experience.
- Passion for justice and a commitment to enforcing civil rights.
- Strong analytical and writing skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.
- Enjoys in‑depth legal analysis.
Schedule
Approximately 20 hours per week with flexible scheduling, remote work available, and a maximum of 780 hours over the next year.