Staff Attorney

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Staff Attorney
The candidate will is responsible for extensive legal research, analysis, writing, and speaking in support of the Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation and Center activities. Specific areas of focus include, but are not limited to, agricultural taxation, lease law, fence and property law, farm estate and transition planning, bankruptcy, environmental and natural resource law, regulatory law, antitrust and farm policy. The Staff Attorney will be responsible for staying informed and informing others on current agricultural law developments in Iowa and around the nation. This position will require some travel as the Staff Attorney will conduct and participate in general educational seminars and continuing education classes and workshops. Ph.D. or other professional degree and 1 year of related experience is needed. Should have JD degree. Legal research and writing experience is needed. Licensed to practice law or ability to become licensed within one year is needed. Preferably admitted to the Iowa Bar is essential. Experience that demonstrates a strong understanding of farming and agricultural-related issues is needed. Experience in writing and editing legal publications are essential. Experience or course work in state income, federal income and/or estate taxation is needed. Federal Income Tax Course completion is needed. Public speaking experience. Experience as a judicial clerk or editing a law journal is needed. Demonstrated interest in agricultural law is essential. Demonstrated excellent academic credentials are needed.

Note: Proposed End Date or Length of Term: Three years from start date.

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