State of Iowa
Assistant Attorney General - Statewide Prosecutions Section
State of Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa, United States, 50319
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks a lawyer to serve as an
Assistant Attorney General
in the Statewide Prosecutions Section.Description:
The Attorney General’s Office seeks a proactive and dedicated attorney to join the Statewide Prosecutions Section. This role will primarily focus on handling postconviction relief cases and assisting county attorneys in defending such actions. The attorney will also prosecute a variety of criminal cases, appear in courtrooms across the state both in-person and virtually, and serve as a key liaison for county attorneys and local law enforcement.Requirements:
This position requires: a license to practice law in Iowa; a dedication to public service; and demonstrated research, writing, and oral-advocacy skills. The most competitive applicants will have experience as a prosecutor and in practicing both criminal and civil law.Pay and Benefits:
In addition to a collegial environment among many of the best lawyers in the state, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include flexible work-from-home schedules; excellent work-life balance and benefits; and no hourly billing. Salary ranges from $61,110.40–$150,404.80 depending on experience.Graduation from an accredited law school and two years of successful and responsible experience in the practice of law; OR eighteen months of experience in the practice of law in the Department of Justice shall be considered as qualifying experience.For additional information, please click on this
link to view the job description.Admission to Iowa Bar and appropriate federal courts.
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Assistant Attorney General
in the Statewide Prosecutions Section.Description:
The Attorney General’s Office seeks a proactive and dedicated attorney to join the Statewide Prosecutions Section. This role will primarily focus on handling postconviction relief cases and assisting county attorneys in defending such actions. The attorney will also prosecute a variety of criminal cases, appear in courtrooms across the state both in-person and virtually, and serve as a key liaison for county attorneys and local law enforcement.Requirements:
This position requires: a license to practice law in Iowa; a dedication to public service; and demonstrated research, writing, and oral-advocacy skills. The most competitive applicants will have experience as a prosecutor and in practicing both criminal and civil law.Pay and Benefits:
In addition to a collegial environment among many of the best lawyers in the state, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include flexible work-from-home schedules; excellent work-life balance and benefits; and no hourly billing. Salary ranges from $61,110.40–$150,404.80 depending on experience.Graduation from an accredited law school and two years of successful and responsible experience in the practice of law; OR eighteen months of experience in the practice of law in the Department of Justice shall be considered as qualifying experience.For additional information, please click on this
link to view the job description.Admission to Iowa Bar and appropriate federal courts.
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