"Thank you for your interest in joining Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. We are looking for lawyers who are self-motivated, have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to practice a challenging profession at a very high level. We think the combination of intellectual challenge our firm provides and our informal and collegial work environment is one of the unique aspects of our firm. Whether you are an established attorney considering a lateral move or a law student ready to begin your legal career, we will always be pleased to hear from you." Kevin M. Reynolds Chair, Professional Recruitment Committee

"I joined W&E as a member after having been in private practice for 12 years. The move was almost seamless, especially to my clients. The firm did a great job of integrating my practice and my clients, and I have been treated as though I have always practiced with this firm. The formation of a West Des Moines office for W&E has been a very positive experience for all involved." Jeffrey D. Stone (Jeff) In private practice since 1992; joined Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. as a member in 2004

"At Whitfield I have had the opportunity to explore several practice areas and have been allowed to use the skills and medical knowledge I obtained in my previous career as a nurse. Here, I have the freedom to develop a practice unrestricted by assignment to a particular practice group or area. Whitfield attorneys have been very supportive of my professional growth." Kimberly S. Bartosh Associate with Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. since 2007

What we look for:

• Distinguished academic and professional career.
• Civility, integrity, and dedication to fostering a greater recognition of the honorable role of lawyers in society.
• Client development and service skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional, personal and intellectual development.
• Community involvement and leadership.

Our hiring practices:

Equal Employment Opportunity is both the policy and the practice of Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. Our policy of Equal Employment Opportunity is to:

• Recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender preference, age, disability or any other protected status.
• Ensure that all aspects of employment such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, promotions, terminations of employment and/or disciplinary actions are managed in accordance with the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
• Make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with known disabilities who can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation.

What we offer our associates: *

Compensation

• Competitive salaries
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions
• Employer-funded money purchase retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical expenses and dependant care expenses
• Payroll and FSA reimbursement direct deposit
• Paid parking or mass transit

Paid Time Off

• Paid vacation time
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick time
• Paid parental leave, including paid leave for non-primary care givers
• Paid or unpaid leave pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act

Health and Wellness

• Employer-subsidized group health insurance (high-deductible plan with employer-funded Health Savings Account) which includes a vision discount program and an employee assistance program
• Employer-subsidized group dental insurance
• On-site flu shots
• On-site wellness screenings

Other Insurance Benefits

• Group life and AD&D insurance
• Group long-term disability insurance
• Professional liability insurance

Professional Development

• Extensive orientation program and ongoing professional development through the Associate Professional Development Committee
• Assignment to an advising/mentoring partner
• Opportunity to participate in several practice groups and to find the areas of law that match your skills and interests
• Tuition reimbursement for approved CLE and professional development courses
• Regular in-house professional development courses for CLE credit
• Reimbursement for pre-approved client development expenses
• Bar association dues
• Professional association dues
• Broad client base providing desirable volume and variety of work
• Annual requirement of 1800 billable hours

Working Environment

• Regular firm social events (annual golf outing, quarterly receptions/dinners, holiday party, summer family picnic, community volunteer projects, etc.)
• Complimentary bottled water, coffee, tea, hot cocoa, sodas and fruit juices
• Furnished office
• Laptop or desktop computer
• Remote access to network

* Please note that these benefits apply to associates, but not necessarily to members. The benefits listed by Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C. may be changed at any time without notice except for those notices that are required by law.

How to apply:

Please submit your resume or CV, a cover letter and your law school transcript to:

Chair, Professional Recruitment Committee
PRCChair@whitfieldlaw.com
317 Sixth Ave., Suite 1200
Des Moines, IA 50309-4195
Fax: 515-246-1474