Assistant Attorney General - Revenue Section

State of Iowa; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work-from-home

Job summary

The Office of the Iowa Attorney General seeks an attorney to join the Revenue Section to represent the Iowa Department of Revenue before courts and administrative tribunals and to provide legal advice on agency operations.

The ideal candidate has a license to practice law in Iowa (or ability to obtain one), strong skills in statutory construction, administrative law, and legal writing, and is committed to public service with a focus on work-life balance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in statutory construction, administrative law, and legal writing.
• Ability to provide written and oral advice to agency staff.
• Probate experience preferred.
• License to practice law in Iowa or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Iowa Department of Revenue before courts and administrative tribunals.
• Provide legal advice to the Revenue Section on agency operations.
• Support public service goals and ensure compliance.

Skills

Statutory construction

Administrative law

Legal writing

Written and oral advice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Iowa Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks an attorney to serve in the Revenue Section.

Description:

Attorneys in the Revenue Section represent the Iowa Department of Revenue before courts and administrative tribunals and provide legal advice to the agency on matters related to its operations.

Requirements and Preferences:

Candidates must have a passion for public service and possess exceptional skills in statutory construction, administrative law, legal writing, and providing written and oral advice to agency staff. Probate experience preferred. This position requires a license, or the ability to obtain a license, to practice law in Iowa.

Pay and Benefits:

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

Background check is required.

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.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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.