Ag Law Research Specialist
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Ag Law Research SpecialistJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree and 5 years of related experienceSpecial Required Qualifications
Juris DoctorPreferred Qualifications:
Experience advising agricultural clients in agricultural law taxation business entity or estate / transition planning matters.Demonstrated experience with legal research and writing.
CPA LLM or M.S. or B.S. in accounting taxation agricultural economics or
related field.
Teaching experience.
Job Description:
The Center for Agricultural Law & Taxation (CALT) at Iowa State University is seeking an Ag Law Research Specialist to join our team in supporting the agricultural community through education and outreach in the areas of agricultural law taxation business entities and estate and transition planning. This role involves creating and delivering practical research-based legal resources and programming for agricultural producers and their advisors.
Position Responsibilities:
Research develop and write educational materials focused on agricultural law taxation business structures and estate/transition planning. These materials will be used in print publications online resources webinars and seminar presentations.
Present legal education and training through workshops webinars and conferences to a broad range of stakeholders including producers attorneys tax professionals and other agricultural advisors.
Analyze and interpret federal and state laws regulations and legal developments affecting agriculture.
Collaborate with CALT staff to evaluate the impact of legal and policy changes and ensure timely accurate information is shared with the agricultural community.
Conduct legal research and review relevant legal documents to support educational and outreach efforts.
Engage with partners including policymakers industry leaders and university collaborators to support CALTs mission of providing trusted objective legal education across the agricultural sector.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal research and writing with a keen eye for detail and accuracy. This individual will also possess excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into clear practical guidance for agricultural producers and the professionals who support them. A passion for continuous learning and a desire to make a meaningful impact in the agricultural sector are essential.
If you are curious self-motivated and eager to learn this position offers a unique opportunity to expand your knowledge of agricultural law and taxationand even become a recognized expert in the field. Youll get paid to research write and teach about important legal issues that directly affect agricultural producers and the professionals who serve them. This is not a billable-hours job theres no time tracking or punching a clock. Instead youll work with a supportive team and connect with an interesting engaged audience including farmers attorneys tax professionals and ag industry experts. The work is meaningful and will provide practical education that helps people drives positive change and makes a real difference in the agricultural community.
Although this is a term position we expect it to provide a long-term opportunity with a renewable term option.
The candidate will be hired as an Industry Extension Specialist III.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.
This posting will remain open until filled.
Level Guidelines
Senior-level position possessing high-level professional and/or technical skills working independently under minimal supervision to support ISUs mission and department or work unit goals
Applies senior-level professional knowledge and expertise to work requiring greater latitude
Solves moderately complex problems and regularly exercises judgment to determine appropriate action
Regularly exercises judgment to resolve problems and determine appropriate action on a broad set of issue and problems. May provide recommendations regarding problems/issues outside the bounds of defined procedures and practices
Responds to complicated inquiries provides training and provides direction to lower-level staff
May provide supervision for one to two other staff (i.e. leads a small work team)
May lead projects for which well-defined practices and procedures may not exist
Provides guidance to students
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
March 29 2029Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS810Application Instructions:
To apply for this position please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following: 1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae 2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter If you have questions regarding this application process please email or call or Toll Free: 1-.Why Choose ISUIowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as: Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa) Life insurance and long-term disability Flexible Spending Accounts Various voluntary benefits and discounts Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing program Iowa State offers WorkFlex options for some positions. WorkFlex offers flexibility on when where and how you do your work. For more information please speak with the Hiring Manager.Original Posting Date:
February 26 2026Posting Close Date:
Job Requisition Number:
R18664Required Experience:
IC
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About Company
Attending Iowa State University of Science and Technology (ISU) can be a whirlwind experience for some. ISU is a public land-grant institution offering higher education courses and programs with an emphasis on science, technology, and related areas. It's also home to the Cyclones athl ... View more
