Finding qualified legal professionals can be challenging, particularly in rural communities where attorney shortages continue to impact access to legal services. To help address that need, The Iowa State Bar Association (ISBA) is encouraging employers in qualifying rural and legal desert counties to take advantage of a special ISBA Career Center promotion available through the end of 2026.
Eligible employers may use promo code RURAL to receive one complimentary 30-day Single Job Posting or one complimentary 30-day Attorney Job Posting on the ISBA Career Center.
The initiative is part of the ISBA's ongoing efforts to strengthen Iowa's legal workforce and increase awareness of career opportunities in communities where legal services are critically needed.
Qualifying counties
Employers located in the following counties are eligible for the promotion:
Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Calhoun, Davis, Emmet, Floyd, Franklin, Fremont, Grundy, Hardin, Harrison, Howard, Keokuk, Mahaska, Mitchell, Monroe, Montgomery, Page, Pocahontas, Ringgold, Tama, Taylor, Van Buren, Wayne, Winnebago, Worth, and Chickasaw.
Why post on the ISBA Career Center?
The ISBA Career Center is Iowa's premier legal employment marketplace, connecting employers directly with attorneys, law students, paralegals, and legal professionals throughout the state.
Employers who post on the Career Center benefit from:
- Exposure to approximately 1,000 unique visitors each month
- Promotion through ISBA communication channels, including The Iowa Lawyer, Iowa Lawyer Weekly, social media, and member communications
- Access to a targeted audience of legal professionals actively seeking legal career opportunities
- Increased visibility among attorneys interested in rural practice and community-based careers
Whether you are recruiting an associate attorney, county attorney, partner-track candidate, or legal support professional, the Career Center provides a direct connection to Iowa's legal community.
How to post a job
Getting started is simple:
- Visit careers.iowabar.org/employers.
- Select Post a Job.
- Choose New Users Sign Up to create an employer account.
- Enter your job posting information.
- If your position is located in a qualifying Iowa county, enter promo code RURAL during checkout.
- Approved postings typically go live within 24 hours.
Supporting Iowa's legal future
The rural job posting promotion complements the ISBA's broader efforts to address attorney shortages in underserved areas and connect legal professionals with communities where their skills can make an immediate impact.
The initiative also supports the ISBA and Young Lawyers Division's ongoing work to highlight the professional and personal benefits of practicing law in rural Iowa, including greater courtroom experience, community leadership opportunities, and strong quality-of-life advantages.
Promo code: RURAL
Eligibility: Employers located in qualifying rural Iowa counties
Expiration: Dec. 31
To learn more or post a position, please visit the ISBA Career Center.
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