Legal Intern Jobs in Iowa

Legal Intern jobs in Iowa are concentrated in corporate law, government and regulatory work, and civil litigation, with consistent demand from law firms, insurance companies, and public sector employers at the pre-bar and law student level. Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City are the primary hiring hubs, where employers like Principal Financial Group, Alliant Energy, and the University of Iowa draw legal interns into compliance, contract review, and administrative law work. Research and writing support for regulatory matters is among the most in-demand specialties across the state. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles10

Top employerBerkley

Top cityUrbandale, IA

Cities hiring6

Work type57% On-site

Top industryEducation

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Senior Software Engineer - Law, Compliance, Privacy, and Government Relations (Des Moines, IA)

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Principal Financial Group

Senior Software Engineer - Law, Compliance, Privacy, and Government Relations (Des Moines, IA)

Des Moines, Iowa

New 21h ago

Principal Financial Group

Des Moines, Iowa

IT Support

Project Management

Technical Program Management

IT Support

Project Management

Technical Program Management

$104k - $187k/yr

Hybrid

Bachelor's degree in engineering

$104k - $187k/yr

Hybrid

Bachelor's degree in engineering

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Lead Financial Analyst - Legal Entity Accounting & Reporting

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Transamerica

Lead Financial Analyst - Legal Entity Accounting & Reporting

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Transamerica

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Corporate Training

Learning & Development

Project Management

Corporate Training

Learning & Development

Project Management

$97k - $129k/yr

Hybrid

Bachelor's degree in finance

$97k - $129k/yr

Hybrid

Bachelor's degree in finance

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Real Estate Attorney/In-House Legal Counsel

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RE/MAX Preferred/RE/MAX Concepts

Real Estate Attorney/In-House Legal Counsel

West Des Moines, Iowa

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RE/MAX Preferred/RE/MAX Concepts

West Des Moines, Iowa

Compliance & Legal

Corporate Development & M&A

Legal Counsel

Compliance & Legal

Corporate Development & M&A

Legal Counsel

$110k - $140k/yr

1+ yr exp.

On-Site

$110k - $140k/yr

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Executive Assistant, Board & Legal

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Mercy Cedar Rapids

Executive Assistant, Board & Legal

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Mercy Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Business Strategy

Corporate Development & M&A

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Business Strategy

Corporate Development & M&A

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Salary TBD

Associate's degree

1,001-5,000

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Legal Assistant/Paralegal

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Tigges Bottaro & Lessmann LLP

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Sioux City, Iowa

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Tigges Bottaro & Lessmann LLP

Sioux City, Iowa

Business Strategy

Corporate Development & M&A

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

Business Strategy

Corporate Development & M&A

Executive Leadership & C-Suite

$25.35 - $30.52/hr

On-Site

$25.35 - $30.52/hr

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Senior Software Engineer - Law, Compliance, Privacy, and Government Relations (Des Moines, IA)

Principal Financial Group·Des Moines, Iowa

Job functions:

IT Support

Project Management

Technical Program Management

$104k - $187k/yr

Hybrid

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Enterprise Business Solutions is seeking a transformational Senior Software Engineer to support our Law, Compliance, Privacy, and Government Relations portfolio. In this role, you'll contribute to key technology transformation initiatives focused on modernizing our platform, migrating solutions to AWS, and retiring legacy applications. You'll partner with teammates and business stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that drive business value!

You'll have the opportunity to:

Be a key contributor in implementing solutions that support and expand critical business functions, including configuration, security, integrations, cloud/SaaS technologies, and vendor-supported applications.
Collaborate closely with business partners and cross-functional IT team members to solve complex problems, innovate, and explore new approaches and technologies.
Understand business and technical requirements to make sound design decisions and evaluate trade-offs across solutions.
Demonstrate independence while contributing to multiple layers of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and support.
Share knowledge, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with team members to support overall team success and continuous improvement.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

Who You Are:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a preference in a science, technology, engineering, or math related field or equivalent work experience
6+ years of technology and/or engineering experience
Desire to learn new technology and motivate others to do the same
Wide experience with a diverse set of technologies and software modernization techniques, approaches, tools, etc.
Exceptional verbal/written communication and facilitation/presentation skills
Ability to work with multi-functional teams and collaborate with both It and non-IT partners at all levels

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

SaaS model tooling and Vendor integration and management
AWS (S3, Lambda, Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Aurora, Cloudwatch)
Python & CDK
Principal's Enterprise Pipeline
Snowflake and ETL in the cloud
Familiarity with Enterprise Data Foundation & MDM

Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $104400 - $187200 / year Salary Details:

The following salary ranges reflect market-specific compensation for this position across multiple job levels. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience.

Sr Software Engineer I: $110,200 - $148,200 / year
Sr Software Engineer II: $127,000 - $171,000 / year

Time Off Program: Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible: Yes Additional Information:

Hours

This role has an expectation for US domestic core business hours with occasional early morning meetings with our global counterparts.

Work Environments

This role offers a hybrid work environment in our Global Headquarters located in Des Moines, Iowa (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek).

Job Level

We are open to hiring at the next level with the right skills and experience.

Our Engineering Culture

Through our product-driven Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we’ve fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we work closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs.

Collaboration is embedded into everything we do – from the products we develop to the quality service we provide. We’re driven by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is critical to creating the best products and experiences for our customers.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window: We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF): 7/1/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 7/8/2026

LinkedIn Hashtag

: #LI-EW1

Principal Financial Group

Senior Software Engineer - Law, Compliance, Privacy, and Government Relations (Des Moines, IA)

Des Moines, Iowa

New 21h ago

Job functions:

IT Support

Project Management

Technical Program Management

$104k - $187k/yr

Hybrid

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job Description

What You'll Do:

Enterprise Business Solutions is seeking a transformational Senior Software Engineer to support our Law, Compliance, Privacy, and Government Relations portfolio. In this role, you'll contribute to key technology transformation initiatives focused on modernizing our platform, migrating solutions to AWS, and retiring legacy applications. You'll partner with teammates and business stakeholders to deliver innovative, scalable solutions that drive business value!

You'll have the opportunity to:

Be a key contributor in implementing solutions that support and expand critical business functions, including configuration, security, integrations, cloud/SaaS technologies, and vendor-supported applications.
Collaborate closely with business partners and cross-functional IT team members to solve complex problems, innovate, and explore new approaches and technologies.
Understand business and technical requirements to make sound design decisions and evaluate trade-offs across solutions.
Demonstrate independence while contributing to multiple layers of the software development lifecycle, including design, development, testing, and support.
Share knowledge, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with team members to support overall team success and continuous improvement.

Operating at the intersection of financial services and technology, Principal builds financial tools that help our customers live better lives. We take pride in being a purpose-led firm, motivated by our mission to make financial security accessible to all. Our mission, integrity, and customer focus have made us a trusted leader for more than 140 years.

Who You Are:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree with a preference in a science, technology, engineering, or math related field or equivalent work experience
6+ years of technology and/or engineering experience
Desire to learn new technology and motivate others to do the same
Wide experience with a diverse set of technologies and software modernization techniques, approaches, tools, etc.
Exceptional verbal/written communication and facilitation/presentation skills
Ability to work with multi-functional teams and collaborate with both It and non-IT partners at all levels

Skills That Will Help You Stand Out

SaaS model tooling and Vendor integration and management
AWS (S3, Lambda, Gateway, DynamoDB, EventBridge, Aurora, Cloudwatch)
Python & CDK
Principal's Enterprise Pipeline
Snowflake and ETL in the cloud
Familiarity with Enterprise Data Foundation & MDM

Salary Range Information: Salary ranges below reflect targeted base salaries. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation for all roles will be based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer. Salary Range: $104400 - $187200 / year Salary Details:

The following salary ranges reflect market-specific compensation for this position across multiple job levels. Candidates will be evaluated to determine the appropriate job level based on their skills and experience.

Sr Software Engineer I: $110,200 - $148,200 / year
Sr Software Engineer II: $127,000 - $171,000 / year

Time Off Program: Flexible Time Off (FTO) is provided to salaried (exempt) employees and provides the opportunity to take time away from the office with pay for vacation, personal or short-term illness. Employees don’t accrue a bank of time off under FTO and there is no set number of days provided. Pension Eligible: Yes Additional Information:

Hours

This role has an expectation for US domestic core business hours with occasional early morning meetings with our global counterparts.

Work Environments

This role offers a hybrid work environment in our Global Headquarters located in Des Moines, Iowa (blending at least three office days in a typical workweek).

Job Level

We are open to hiring at the next level with the right skills and experience.

Our Engineering Culture

Through our product-driven Agile/Lean DevOps environment, we’ve fostered a culture of innovation and experimentation across our development teams. As a customer-focused organization, we work closely with our end users and product owners to understand and rapidly respond to emerging business needs.

Collaboration is embedded into everything we do – from the products we develop to the quality service we provide. We’re driven by the belief that diversity of thought, background, and perspective is critical to creating the best products and experiences for our customers.

Work Authorization/Sponsorship

At this time, we're not considering applicants that need any type of immigration sponsorship (additional work authorization or permanent work authorization) now or in the future to work in the United States. This includes, but IS NOT LIMITED TO: F1-OPT, F1-CPT, H-1B, TN, L-1, J-1, etc. For additional information around work authorization needs please use the following links.

Nonimmigrant Workers and Green Card for Employment-Based Immigrants

Investment Code of Ethics

For Principal Asset Management positions, you’ll need to follow an Investment Code of Ethics related to personal and business conduct as well as personal trading activities for you and members of your household. These same requirements may also apply to other positions across the organization.

Experience Principal

At Principal, we value connecting on both a personal and professional level. Together, we’re imagining a more purpose-led future for financial services – and that starts with you. Our success depends on the unique experiences, backgrounds, and talents of our employees. And we support our employees the same way we support our customers: with comprehensive, competitive benefit offerings crafted to protect their physical, financial, and social well-being. Check out our careers site to learn more about our purpose, values and benefits.

Principal is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Posting Window: We will accept applications for 3 full days following the Original Posting Date, after which the posting may remain open or be removed based upon applications received. If we choose to post the job again, we will accept additional applications for at least 1 full day following the Most Recently Posted Date. Please submit applications in a timely manner as there is no guarantee the posting will be available beyond the applicable deadline. Date First Posted (TTF): 7/1/2026 Latest Post Date: Careers - US: 7/8/2026

LinkedIn Hashtag

: #LI-EW1

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Legal Intern Jobs by City in Iowa

Where Iowa roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Urbandale

2 jobs

Des Moines

2 jobs

Cedar Rapids

2 jobs

Dubuque

1 job

Sioux City

1 job

West Des Moines

1 job

Legal Intern Job Market in Iowa

A snapshot from current Iowa openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Berkley2 open roles

ATHENE1 open role

Transamerica1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

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Insurance

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What Iowa Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in legal intern jobs across Iowa.

Current enrollment in an ABA-accredited law school in good academic standing
Completion of at least one year of law school coursework before start date
Demonstrated legal research and writing ability, typically shown through writing samples
Familiarity with Westlaw or LexisNexis legal research platforms
Knowledge of Iowa Rules of Civil Procedure or relevant Iowa Code provisions
Strong verbal communication skills for client-facing or courtroom support tasks

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Legal Intern Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a legal intern in Iowa?

Legal intern roles in Iowa are filled by students enrolled in ABA-accredited law schools, typically after completing their first year of study. Iowa does not require a separate state registration to work as a law student intern, but students performing supervised practice in court must comply with Iowa Supreme Court rules governing student practice. Most employers expect a writing sample, law school transcript, and references from faculty or prior legal employers.

Which companies hire legal interns in Iowa?

Iowa legal intern roles are posted by Berkley, ATHENE, and Transamerica and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Iowa's concentration of insurance headquarters, agricultural corporations, and state government agencies makes it a consistent market for legal interns across compliance, litigation support, and regulatory work.

Which Iowa cities have the most legal intern jobs?

Urbandale, Des Moines, and Cedar Rapids are the Iowa cities with the most legal intern openings. Des Moines dominates as the state's financial, insurance, and government center, while Cedar Rapids draws interns to manufacturing and agribusiness legal teams, and Iowa City benefits from proximity to the University of Iowa and its law school, which draws public interest and clinical internship placements.

Are there remote legal intern jobs in Iowa?

Yes, but they're less common than in purely desk-based fields, since legal intern work frequently involves in-person court observation, document handling, and attorney supervision. About 43% of legal intern openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting a growing share of research and writing tasks that can be performed off-site. Document review, legal research memos, and contract drafting support are the functions most likely to appear in remote or hybrid arrangements.

How can I get hired as a legal intern in Iowa with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying through your law school's career services office, which maintains direct relationships with Iowa firms and government agencies that recruit first-year students with no prior legal work history. The Iowa Attorney General's office, Polk County Attorney's office, and Iowa Legal Aid run supervised student programs that accept candidates without prior legal employment. A strong legal writing sample, even from a first-year moot court or legal writing course, is the credential that matters most at the entry level.

Where can I find and apply to legal intern jobs in Iowa?

You can find and apply to legal intern jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings from employers across Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and the rest of the state. Find the roles that fit your law school schedule and practice interests, then apply directly to the employers posting them.

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