Assistant Attorney General – Civil Litigation

State-of-Iow; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedules

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Office of the Iowa Attorney General in Des Moines seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Litigation Division. The role defends the State and its agencies in civil proceedings and involves collaboration with the Solicitor General Division to defend statutes and programs.

The successful candidate will have a passion for public service, strong organizational skills, and the ability to handle a high caseload. Iowa Bar admission or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of law.
• Admission to the Iowa State Bar or the ability to obtain admission.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage a high caseload.

Responsibilities

• Defend the State and its agencies in state and federal court in civil litigation matters.
• Collaborate with the Solicitor General Division to challenge constitutionality of statutes and programs.
• Gain substantial trial and appellate experience in a collegial environment.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

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

Lawyers in the Civil Litigation division defend the State and its agencies in state and federal court proceedings. Civil Litigation lawyers handle a variety of tort, employment, statutory, and other civil-liability cases, and they frequently work with lawyers in the Solicitor General Division to defend the constitutionarity of state statutes and programs. The position offers the opportunity to obtain substantial trial and appellate experience immediately and to work in a collegial environment with other talented lawyers and paralegals.

A successful candidate will be passionate about public service and committed to providing high-quality legal representation and supporting the rule of law. This position requires strong organization skills and the ability to support a high caseload. This position requires a license or the ability to obtain a license to practice law in Iowa. Previous litigation experience of at least two years is preferred.

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; and no hourly billing. Annual pay ranges from $63,545.60.60–$156,433.20, depending on years of experience.

Background check is required.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

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.