Appellate Criminal Lawyer – Victims’ Rights Advocate

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks an Attorney for the Criminal Appeals Section in Des Moines. The position focuses exclusively on appeals involving victims of sexual abuse and crimes against children, delivering high-quality appellate advocacy in a collegial public-service environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong academics, excellent writing, and experience as a judicial clerk, law review member, or appellate practitioner, with Iowa Bar admission or the ability to obtain it promptly.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of law.
• Admitted to the Iowa State Bar and appropriate federal courts.
• Strong academic credentials and writing ability.
• Experience as a judicial clerk, law review, or appellate practitioner is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Handle appeals involving victims of sexual abuse and crimes against children.
• Review legislation and provide counsel to prosecutors.
• Present frequent oral arguments in Iowa appellate courts.
• Provide legal training and participate in conferences.
• Advise on extradition matters and related postconviction issues.

Skills

Legal writing

Appellate advocacy

Judicial clerkship

Public service mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

State of Iowa - Executive Branch seeks an Attorney for the Criminal Appeals Section in Des Moines. The position focuses exclusively on appeals involving victims of sexual abuse and crimes against children, delivering high-quality appellate advocacy in a collegial public-service environment.

Ideal candidates will have strong academics, excellent writing, and experience as a judicial clerk, law review member, or appellate practitioner, with Iowa Bar admission or the ability to obtain it promptly.