Federal Prosecution Attorney — SAUSA

State of Iowa; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Iowa seeks Assistant Attorneys General to prosecute criminal cases in federal court as Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Selected lawyers will be stationed in Des Moines, Davenport, Council Bluffs, or Cedar Rapids on a three-year term appointment, with cross-designation to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Iowa and committed to public service and the rule of law; federal trial experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa.
• Experience trying federal criminal cases is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute criminal cases in federal court as cross-designated Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys.
• Work out of offices in Des Moines and other locations as assigned.

Skills

Federal court experience

Criminal law

Public service

Rule of law

Education

Iowa Bar Admission

Job description

The State of Iowa seeks Assistant Attorneys General to prosecute criminal cases in federal court as Special Assistant U.S. Attorneys. Selected lawyers will be stationed in Des Moines, Davenport, Council Bluffs, or Cedar Rapids on a three-year term appointment, with cross-designation to the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Iowa and committed to public service and the rule of law; federal trial experience is highly desirable.