Assistant Attorney General – Statewide Prosecutions Section

This is a non-merit position. 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, sexually violent predator prosecutor.

The Attorney General’s Office seeks a proactive and dedicated attorney to join the Statewide Prosecutions Section. This role will primarily focus on handling sexually violent predator cases as found in Iowa Code 229A. 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.

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.

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 excellent work‑life balance and benefits; and no hourly billing.

Annual pay ranges from $62,337.60 –$, depending on experience.

Background check is required. Our agency uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E‑Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of law to qualify for positions in this job classification.

At the time of appointment, employees in this class are required to have been admitted to the Iowa State Bar and appropriate federal courts.

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