Assistant County Attorney

Woodbury County; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Health Insurance

Free Dental

Life & LTD Insurance

Sick leave benefits

Vacation

10 Paid Holidays

2 Personal Days

Moving allowance (negotiable)

Job summary

Woodbury County seeks an Assistant County Attorney to prosecute indictable misdemeanors, OWI offenses, and related crimes in Woodbury County, under the County Attorney. You will engage in case preparation, review police reports, and coordinate with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses to secure charging decisions.

You must be a licensed Iowa attorney or eligible for admission, with strong legal research, writing, and communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team while

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa or eligible for admission as described in the posting.
• Proven integrity and good moral character.
• Strong knowledge of Iowa Code, Criminal Procedure and Rules of Evidence.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal violators of State laws in Woodbury County, including case preparation and trial.
• Review police reports and coordinate with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses for charging decisions.
• Appear in District and Magistrate Courts for arraignments and hearings; prepare motions and briefs.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communications

Team collaboration

Professional demeanor

Integrity

Education

J.D. or LL.B. from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Description

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Great Health Insurance Benefit, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving allowance is negotiable.

Responsible and accountable for the efficient and effective prosecution of criminal violators of State laws in Woodbury County, Iowa; including case preparation and presentation, preliminary hearings, court and Grand Jury appearances, and related reports, briefs, or other legal preparation; in accordance with proper court and legal procedures; under the direct authority of the County Attorney.

Duties

An indictable misdemeanor prosecutor is responsible and accountable for the efficient and effective prosecution of indictable misdemeanor crimes, felony operating while intoxicated (OWI) crimes, and related simple misdemeanor crimes in Woodbury County, Iowa under the direct authority of the County Attorney.

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Review police reports and communicate effectively with law enforcement, victims, and witnesses in order to make appropriate charging decisions.
• Assist law enforcement in criminal investigations both during business hours and after hours.
• Exercises good judgment in the disposition of cases consistent with justice, public safety, the well-being of victims and applicable law.
• Conduct legal research to prepare motions, briefs, and in preparation for hearings and for trial.
• Attend depositions.
• Appears in District Associate and Magistrate Courts for all proceedings including arraignments, various motion hearings, and trial.
• Prepare and take cases to trial.
• Assists all professional and support staff as needed.
• Performs various other duties relating to scope of responsibility as assigned by the County Attorney
• Attendance is required

Required Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the Iowa Supreme Court to practice law in the State of Iowa or (b) have received the degree of J.D. or LL.B, from a law school fully approved by the A.B.A., and take and pass the next available Iowa Bar Exam and Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam and immediately thereupon be admitted to practice law in the State of Iowa or (c) be eligible for admission to the practice of law in Iowa pursuant to Iowa Court Rule 111 and be admitted to practice law in Iowa pursuant to the rule within 120 days of appointment as an Assistant County Attorney.
• Must have integrity and be of good moral character and fitness.
• Must possess knowledge of the general principles of the Iowa Code, Criminal Procedure and Rules of Evidence.
• Must possess a solid ability for legal research and writing.
• Must be an effective communicator.
• Must be hard working, driven, and self-motivated but also must be able to work as part of a team.
• Must be professional in appearance and demeanor.
• Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, physical examination, vision, back screen and drug screen prior to employment

Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

Supplemental Information

A completed County application form and a resume are required.

Deadline for receipt of applications shall be: 4:30 p.m. Until position filled.