Assistant Attorney General - Civil Litigation / Department of Corrections

Overview

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks to fill an Assistant Attorney General position in the Civil Litigation Division of her office. 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.

Position and Responsibilities

This lawyer will work on litigation impacting the Department of Corrections. The position requires representing the State of Iowa and Department of Corrections in litigation in federal and state district courts. Work includes constitutional issues, post-conviction relief cases involving disciplinary issues within Iowa's prisons and various administrative proceedings.

Qualifications and Skills

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• The successful applicant will be self-directed, interested in constitutional law, and have excellent research and writing skills.
• Prior prosecutorial or criminal defense experience would be beneficial but not required.
• This is a unique opportunity for specialization and courtroom experience outside of the usual litigation path.

Work Environment and Benefits

In addition to a collegial environment among those who share your passion for public service, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include hybrid schedules; excellent work-life balance and benefits.

Compensation

Annual pay ranges from $62,337.60–$153,420.80 depending on experience.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

For additional information, please view the job description.

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