CRIMINAL PROSECUTOR I

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

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS pension

Medical, dental, vision

12 paid holidays per year

Wellness program

Free on-site fitness centers

100% County paid basic life insurance

Job summary

Linn County seeks a Criminal Prosecutor I to prosecute misdemeanors and traffic violations, prepare cases, and present evidence in court. The role involves reviewing reports, researching legal matters, and meeting with victims and witnesses.

Candidates should hold a graduate law degree (Master's/Ph.D.) and demonstrate strong research and advocacy abilities. Normal work hours are Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with county-court rotation as needed.

Qualifications

• Requires professional level of knowledge attained through graduate study (Master's/PhD).
• Strong legal research and writing skills preferred.
• Ability to handle court proceedings and complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Prosecutes simple misdemeanors and traffic violations per Iowa law.
• Prepares cases by reviewing reports, researching, meeting with victims and witnesses.
• Drafts, files, and argues pretrial motions; participates in jury selection and trial.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Education

Master's degree or Ph.D.

Job 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)
• 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 Criminal Prosecutor I:

Prosecutes simple misdemeanors and other court duties as assigned.

• 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.

• 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.

Monday - Friday

8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Read the full job description here: Criminal Prosecutor I Job Description

Learn more about the Linn County Attorney's Office here: Linn County Attorney's Office Website