Assistant Attorney General - Drug Prosecution (HIDTA)

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

Job summary

The State of Iowa, Office of the Attorney General, seeks an assistant attorney general to prosecute federal criminal matters in the HIDTA program, with cross-designation as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, based in Des Moines.

This is a three-year non-merit position requiring admission to the Iowa bar and experience in federal court. The role emphasizes public service, professional standards, and commitment to the rule of law.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa.
• Experience trying cases in federal court is preferred.
• Commitment to public service and the rule of law.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute federal criminal cases as lead prosecutor.
• Cross-designate as Special Assistant U.S. Attorney.
• Work out of the Des Moines office for the Southern District of Iowa.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Description

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks an assistant attorney general to serve as a prosecutor with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)program.

Job Description

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks an assistant attorney general to serve as a prosecutor with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)program.

The person selected for this role will prosecute criminal cases in federal court while cross-designated as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and working out of the Des Moines office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. This is a three-year term appointment.

Requirements And Preferences

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Iowa, uphold the highest professional standards, and be committed to public service and the rule of law. The most competitive applicants will have experience trying cases in federal court, particularly in criminal matters.

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 .

This is a non-merit position for the Office of the Iowa Attorney General.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

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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.