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Assistant Attorney General – Civil Litigation

State of Iowa - Executive Branch
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026
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 Civil Litigation Division of her office.

Lawyers in the Civil Litigation division defend the State and its agencies in state and federal court proceedings. Civil Litigation lawyers handle a variety of tort, employment, statutory, and other civil-liability cases, and they frequently work with lawyers in the Solicitor General Division to defend the constitutionality of state statutes and programs. The position offers the opportunity to obtain substantial trial and appellate experience immediately and to work in a collegial environment with other talented lawyers and paralegals.

A successful candidate will be passionate about public service and committed to providing high-quality legal representation and supporting the rule of law. This position requires strong organization skills and the ability to support a high caseload. This position requires a license or the ability to obtain a license to practice law in Iowa. Previous litigation experience of at least two years is preferred.

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; and no hourly billing. Annual pay ranges from $62,337.60–$153,420.80, depending on years of 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 federal Right to Worklaws, 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 this link to view the job description.

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.

Salary : $62,338 - $153,421

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