Lateral Attorney Careers

Seeking Lateral Attorneys

A History of Success

Delivering a foundation of excellence since 1916, Simmons Perrine PLC is one of the largest, full-service law firms in Iowa, known for our forward-looking focus and powered by knowledgeable attorneys with deep expertise who advocate across the state, the nation, and world.

Career Mentoring and Development

Simmons Perrine PLC offers a respectful, supportive, and collaborative work environment focused on professional development and success which is proven through the average tenure of attorneys being 21 years. The firm offers an associate training and multilevel mentorship program to help promote personal and professional success. Attorneys are provided with the opportunity to work on challenging and sophisticated projects as they gain experience and develop their own personal practice.

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LOCATION: Cedar Rapids
SUMMARY: Seeking a litigation attorney to join our banking and finance group. Preferred candidates will have experience assisting financial institutions through all aspects of commercial loan workouts, including any associated litigation and/or the drafting of any forbearance agreements, loan restructuring documents, and other related documentation. Candidates should be experienced in the drafting of motions, discovery, and the taking and defending of depositions. Candidates should also have the ability to work directly with lenders and other counsel with minimal supervision.    
Required: Strong academic background; J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School; Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and the ability to promptly obtain admission in the State of Iowa; 3+ years of experience.

POSITION: Corporate/Transactional Attorney
LOCATION: Cedar Rapids
SUMMARY: Seeking a lateral attorney to join our corporate/transactional law group.
Required: Strong academic background; J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School; Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and the ability to promptly obtain admission in the State of Iowa; 2-6 years of experience.

POSITION: Corporate/Transactional Senior Level Attorney
LOCATION: Cedar Rapids
SUMMARY: Seeking a senior level lateral attorney to join our corporate/transactional law group.
Required: Strong academic background; J.D. from an ABA-Accredited Law School; Active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and the ability to promptly obtain admission in the State of Iowa; 7+ years of experience.

LOCATION: Cedar Rapids/Iowa City
SUMMARY: Seeking a lateral attorney to join our real estate group. Experience assisting clients acquiring and disposing of NNN industrial, commercial, retail and medical properties, drafting and negotiating commercial leases, facilitating closings, familiarity with tax increment financing and property tax abatement procedures, ability and willingness to handle transactions from start to finish and a desire to grow a book of business.
Required: Strong academic background; J.D. from an ABA-Accredited law school; active attorney license in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and the ability to promptly obtain admission in the State of Iowa; 3+ years of experience.  

Career Contacts

Interested applicants, please email your resume, transcript, writing sample, and statement of interest to Carrie L. Thompson or Rae M. Kinkead or mail to:

Simmons Perrine PLC
C/O Lateral Candidate
115 3rd Street SE, Ste 1200
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52401