Assistant Attorney General – Major Case Litigation; HHS Division

Job Description

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 applicants for an Assistant Attorney General – Major Case Litigation position in the Health and Human Services Division.

This attorney will serve as lead counsel in major litigation on behalf of the State of Iowa in both state and federal courts, handling complex legal matters involving constitutional challenges, federal statutory claims, and high‑stakes cases surrounding Medicaid, mental health, child welfare, and the Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders.

The position requires substantial litigation experience, outstanding research and writing skills, and the ability to manage and lead all aspects of trial practice. The attorney will be part of a collaborative team, with the expectation of serving as first‑chair trial counsel in significant cases.

This position offers a unique opportunity to litigate challenging and impactful cases on behalf of the State of Iowa.

• Demonstrated courtroom and trial leadership experience in both State and Federal Courts.
• Strong research, writing, and oral‑advocacy skills.
• Ability to handle complex litigation independently while working within a team environment.
• A license to practice law in Iowa.

• Flexible work‑from‑home options
• Excellent work‑life balance
• Outstanding benefits
• No billable hour requirements

Annual salary ranges from $62,337.60 to $, depending on experience.

The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify and complies with federal Right to Work laws. New hires will be verified through the E‑Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States.

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of law.

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