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State of Iowa
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Attorney Research Position (1 year term) – Transportation Division (DOT)
State of Iowa
112 Justice - AG's Office
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$96,000 - $96,000
per year
Type
Full-Time
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April 22, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This one-year job involves leading a project to research, update, revise, and digitize an outdated manual on Iowa transportation laws, working with state agencies and local governments.
It's a great fit for early-career lawyers passionate about public service who enjoy in-depth legal research and clear writing.
The role offers a supportive environment with flexible hours and no billable requirements, based at the Iowa DOT in Ames.
Key Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in Iowa or ability to obtain licensure
- Exceptional skills in statutory construction, administrative law, legal research, and writing
- Passion for public service
- Fewer than five years of legal practice experience (preferred)
- Service on a law review (preferred)
- Ability to pass a background check and E-Verify employment eligibility
Full Job Description
Attorney Research Position (1 year term) – Transportation Division (DOT)
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks to fill a Research and Writing position in the Transportation Division of her office for a Special Project in coordination with the Research & Analytics Bureau of the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa County Engineers Association Service Bureau.
The successful candidate will lead a project to research, update, revise, and digitize the Iowa Transportation Law Manual, last published in 1995. This manual serves as a critical reference tool for state agencies, counties, and municipal governments. The project will be completed under the supervision of the Transportation Section Chief and will require strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
Requirements:
Candidates must have a passion for public service and possess exceptional skills in statutory construction, administrative law and legal research and writing. This position requires a license, or the ability to obtain a license, to practice law in Iowa. The most competitive applicants will have practiced law for fewer than five years and served on a law review.
Benefits:
In addition to a collegial environment among people who share your passion for public service, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include flexible work-from-home schedules and excellent work-life balance and no hourly billing. Annual pay is $96,000, plus benefits for a one year term of full time employment. This position is located at the Iowa DOT in Ames.
Background check is required. Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov.
The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
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.For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description.
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