Criminal Appeals AAG: Victims & Sex Crimes Focus

Iowa Attorney General; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Appeals Section. This role emphasizes writing and public service in a collegial environment among experienced appellate practitioners.

The position focuses exclusively on appeals involving victims of sexual abuse and crimes against children, with responsibilities spanning persuasion before appellate courts, legislation review, and training prosecutors.

Responsibilities

• Focus exclusively on appeals involving victims of sexual abuse and crimes against children.
• Defend convictions and favorable rulings in appeals from criminal proceedings, juvenile delinquency findings, sexually violent predator commitments, and postconviction relief actions.
• Present frequent oral arguments in Iowa’s appellate courts and advise on legislation and policy.
• Review legislation, counsel and train prosecutors, and speak at conferences; some attorneys practice in federal courts and before the United States Supreme Court.
• Note: This is a 3-year grant-funded position with excellent opportunities to transition into a permanent position.

Job description

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Appeals Section. This role emphasizes writing and public service in a collegial environment among experienced appellate practitioners.

The position focuses exclusively on appeals involving victims of sexual abuse and crimes against children, with responsibilities spanning persuasion before appellate courts, legislation review, and training prosecutors.