Assistant Attorney General – Statewide Prosecutions Section
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Law/Legal
Lawyer, Legal Counsel
Assistant Attorney General – Statewide Prosecutions Section
This position is a non-merit role. 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.
Job Description
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks a lawyer to serve as an Assistant Attorney General in the Statewide Prosecutions Section, a sexually violent predator prosecutor.
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 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.
Requirements
- License to practice law in Iowa.
- Dedication to public service.
- Demonstrated research, writing, and oral‑advocacy skills.
- Experience as a prosecutor and in practicing both criminal and civil law is highly competitive.
Pay And Benefits
Annual pay ranges from $62,337.60 – $, depending on experience. The Office of the Attorney General offers a collegial environment among many of the best lawyers in the state, excellent work‑life balance, and no hourly billing.
Background check is required. The State of Iowa uses E‑Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
- Graduated from an accredited school of law.
- Admitted to the Iowa State Bar and appropriate federal courts at the time of appointment.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify and ensures new hires are verified within the required timeframe to confirm authorization to work in the United States.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Seniority levelMid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionLegal
IndustriesGovernment Administration
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