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Assistant Attorney General - Civil Litigation/Department of Corrections

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Assistant Attorney General - Civil Litigation/Department of Corrections

Salary

$62,337.60 - $153,420.80 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-00656

Agency

112 Justice - AG's Office

Opening Date

09/10/2025

Closing Date

10/10/2025 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

aghumanresources@ag.iowa.gov

To Apply

Apply by sending a cover letter and resume to Zach Hoffman, Chief of Staff, at AGHumanResources@ag.iowa.gov 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 to fill anAssistant Attorney General position in the Civil Litigation Division of her office.

This lawyer will work on litigation impacting the Department of Corrections. The position requires representing the State of Iowa and Department of Corrections in litigation in federal and state district courts. Work includes constitutional issues, post-conviction relief cases involving disciplinary issues within Iowa's prisons and various administrative proceedings.

The successful applicant will be self-directed, interested in constitutional law, and have excellent research and writing skills. Prior prosecutorial or criminal defense experience would be beneficial but not required. This is a unique opportunity for specialization and courtroom experience outside of the usual litigation path.

In addition to a collegial environment among those who share your passion for public service, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include hybrid schedules; excellent work-life balance and benefits.

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

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of law.

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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

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Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Flexible hours,

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