Criminal Appeals Attorney - Victims' Rights

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Iowa invites applications for an Attorney in the Criminal Appeals Section in Des Moines. This non-merit, grant-funded position will concentrate on appeals involving victims of sexual abuse and crimes against children, and offers opportunities to engage with appellate judges and prosecutors across Iowa.

Ideal candidates will have top academic credentials, superb writing ability, and experience as a judicial clerk, law review member, or appellate practitioner.

Qualifications

• Requires Iowa law license or ability to obtain one promptly.
• Excellent academic credentials and writing skills.
• Experience as a judicial clerk, law review member, or appellate practitioner preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus exclusively on appeals involving victims of sexual abuse and crimes against children.
• Present frequent oral arguments in Iowa’s appellate courts and advise prosecutors.
• Review legislation, train prosecutors, and shape Iowa law through advocacy and litigation.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The State of Iowa invites applications for an Attorney in the Criminal Appeals Section in Des Moines. This non-merit, grant-funded position will concentrate on appeals involving victims of sexual abuse and crimes against children, and offers opportunities to engage with appellate judges and prosecutors across Iowa.

Ideal candidates will have top academic credentials, superb writing ability, and experience as a judicial clerk, law review member, or appellate practitioner.