Shuttleworth & Ingersoll, P.L.C. has been providing high quality legal services to its clients for over 150 years. In order to continue the tradition, the Firm works hard to attract and retain excellent attorneys. The Firm prides itself in the belief that its most significant assets are the quality, character and work ethic of its attorneys and staff.
The Firm's Associate Committee coordinates its attorney recruitment efforts by focusing on hiring top students from law schools across the country who are interested in practicing in the Cedar Rapids/Iowa City Corridor.
Each of the associates at the Firm is paired with two attorney mentors: a traditional mentor and a practice mentor. The mentors serve as a sounding board and resource for the associate and assists the associate with their professional and social integration and development into the Firm. In addition, their practice mentor assists the associate with training and professional growth in the specific practice area or areas the associate wishes to pursue as his or her specialty. In addition, the Firm offers a more formal training program with sessions ranging from substantive areas of the law and substantive legal issues to the development of various intangible skills necessary to become a successful attorney.
The Firm offers a highly competitive compensation package and seeks to employ individuals with strong academic credentials, established research, writing and communication skills, a compelling work ethic and strong integrity. The Firm also emphasizes public service and encourages active involvement with the communities' non-profit organizations. A few of the organizations associates at the Firm are currently involved with include: Iowa Legal Aid, United Way, Greater Cedar Rapids Area Council on Youth Leadership, Meth-Wick Community, Inc., Cedar Rapids Schools Foundation, American Cancer Society, Junior Achievement, St. Luke's Health Care Foundation, and the Catherine McAuley Center.
