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Assistant Attorney General – Statewide Prosecutions Section

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Assistant Attorney General – Statewide Prosecutions Section

Salary

$62,337.60 - $153,420.80 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-01629

Agency

112 Justice - AG's Office

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/19/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Point of Contact

[email protected]

To Apply

Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Zach Hoffman, Chief of Staff, at [email protected] or 1305 E. Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319.

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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 a lawyer to serve as anAssistant Attorney Generalin the Statewide Prosecutions Section, sexually violent predator prosecutor.

Description:

The Attorney General’s Office seeks a proactive and dedicated attorney to join the Statewide Prosecutions Section. This role will primarily focus on handling sexually violent predator cases as found in Iowa Code 229A. The attorney will also prosecute a variety of criminal cases, appear in courtrooms across the state both in-person and virtually, and serve as a key liaison for county attorneys and local law enforcement.

Requirements:

This position requires: a license to practice law in Iowa; a dedication to public service; and demonstrated research, writing, and oral-advocacy skills. The most competitive applicants will have experience as a prosecutor and in practicing both criminal and civil law.

Pay and Benefits:

In addition to a collegial environment among many of the best lawyers in the state, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include excellent work-life balance and benefits; and no hourly billing.

Annual pay ranges from $62,337.60 –$153,420.80, depending on experience.

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.

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 federalRight 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.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AssistantAttorneyGeneral1-45007.pdf)

Additional Qualification Requirements

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

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Health and Wellness:

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Retirement Planning:

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Paid Time Off:

Life is unpredictable, and at the State of Iowa, we understand the importance of work-life balance. Our leave policies, including paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave with unlimited accrual, ensure you have the flexibility you need for personal and family matters.

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Elevate your career with continuous learning opportunities. We support your growth through training programs, workshops, and tuition reimbursement.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP):

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

112 Justice - AG's Office

Address

Hoover State Office Building

1305 E Walnut St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/

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