Assistant Attorney General – Civil Litigation

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedules

Excellent work-life balance and benefi

No hourly billing

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch's Office of the Attorney General seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Litigation Division. This non-merit position is exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

The Civil Litigation division defends the State and its agencies in state and federal courts, handling tort, employment, statutory and other civil-liability cases; the role offers substantial trial and

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of law.
• Admitted to the Iowa State Bar and appropriate federal courts.
• Two years of litigation experience preferred.
• License to practice law in Iowa or ability to obtain license.

Responsibilities

• Defend the State and its agencies in state and federal court proceedings across tort, employment, statutory and other civil‑liability matters.
• Work with the Solicitor General Division to defend the constitutionality of state statutes and programs.
• Gain substantial trial and appellate experience in a collegial environment with lawyers and paralegals.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation experience

Public service motivation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

This is a non-merit position. 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 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 constitutionality 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
• 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 .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of law to qualify for positions in this job classification.

Additional Qualification Requirements

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