CRIMINAL PROSECUTOR I

Linn County; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Annual pay increases

IPERS

Wellness program

On-site fitness centers

12 paid holidays per year

Training & professional development

Job summary

Linn County in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a Criminal Prosecutor I to handle prosecution of simple misdemeanors and traffic violations on behalf of the Linn County Attorney’s Office. This role requires strong research, case prep, and courtroom advocacy to deliver fair justice for the community.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.; competitive wages with annual increases and robust benefits including IPERS and on-site wellness options.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s or Ph.D. level of study.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes simple misdemeanors and traffic violations under Iowa law.
• Prepares cases by reviewing reports, conducting legal research, and meeting with victims and witnesses.
• Drafts and negotiates plea agreements; participates in pretrial hearings and case management conferences.
• Prepares witnesses for testimony and organizes evidence for trial.
• Drafts and argues pretrial motions; participates in jury selection and closing arguments.
• Represents the County Attorney’s Office in mental health commitment hearings and related appeals.

Education

Master’s degree or Ph.D. level of study

Job description

Description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Acces to medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Salary: $99,480.52

About The Role

The Criminal Prosecutor I is responsible for prosecuting simple misdemeanors and traffic violations on behalf of the Linn County Attorney’s Office.

Essential Functions

• Prosecutes simple misdemeanors and traffic violations in accordance with Iowa law.
• Prepares cases by reviewing reports, conducting legal research, reviewing criminal histories, and meeting with victims and witnesses.
• Drafts and negotiates plea agreements; participates in pretrial hearings and case management conferences.
• Prepares witnesses for testimony and organizes evidence for trial.
• Drafts, files, and argues pretrial motions; participates in jury selection, opening statements, witness examination, objections, and closing arguments.
• Conducts sentencing hearings, including preparation of victim impact statements and restitution documentation.
• Prepares and argues post-trial motions, including legal research and written responses.
• Represents the County Attorney’s Office in mental health commitment hearings and related appeals.
• Participates in weekend and holiday rotation for bond reviews and court coverage; attends initial appearances.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.
• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the “Voice of the Customer ”and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Master’s degree or Ph.D. level of study.
• No experience is required.

Shift: Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 5 p.m.