Special Assistant United States Attorney (HIDTA)

Job Description

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks an assistant attorney general to serve as a prosecutor with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)program.

Description
The person selected for this role will prosecute criminal cases in federal court while cross-designated as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and working out of the Des Moines office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. This is a three-year term appointment.

Requirements and Preferences
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Iowa, uphold the highest professional standards, and be committed to public service and the rule of law. The most competitive applicants will have experience trying cases in federal court, particularly in criminal matters.

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 visitwww.e-verify.gov.

This is a non-merit position for the Office of the Iowa Attorney General. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Pay and Benefits

The salary for this position is $63,585.60-$156,499.20, depending on experience.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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

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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.

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/

Contact Information

Apply today by sending a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to Zach Hoffman, Chief of Staff, at AGHumanResources@ag.iowa.gov or 1305 E. Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319.

Embark on a rewarding career dedicated to public service and make a difference with us!
 
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. 

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.