Assistant Attorney General - Administrative Law Section

Full Job Description

This is a non-merit position. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.



Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks to fill an Assistant Attorney General position in the Administrative Law Section of her office.

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact through public service? Join the Administrative Law Section and represent state agencies, boards, and commissions in a dynamic and rewarding role.

Description:

• Represent agencies, boards, commissions, and their employees in administrative tribunals, as well as state and federal courts, including appellate courts.
• Assist with the review and drafting of administrative rules.
  

Requirements and Preferences:

• Whether you are a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, we want to hear from you!
• At our organization, we value your passion for the law above all else. While we appreciate experience, we believe that your dedication to justice and commitment to serving the community are what truly set you apart.

Qualifications:

• A passion for public service and a strong commitment to justice.
• A minimum of three years of practicum experience is preferred, but we also welcome applications from new attorneys.
• Prior judicial clerking experience is a plus.
• A license to practice law in Iowa, or the ability to obtain one, is required.

Pay and Benefits:
Join our team and be part of a collegial environment among smart and dedicated public lawyers. Perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include:

• Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
• Excellent work-life balance and benefits
• No hourly billing
• Annual pay ranging from $62,377.60 to $153,420.80 depending on experience.
• Both new graduates and seasoned practitioners are encouraged to apply.

Background check is required.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

Qualifications

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of law to qualify for positions in this job classification. 

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Additional Information

At the time of appointment, employees in this class are required to have been admitted to the Iowa State Bar and appropriate federal courts.