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• Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks.
• Makes recommendation to County Attorney regarding advisability of prosecution and related courses of action;
  • Interviews clients and witnesses to ascertain facts of case.
  • Gathers and analyzes evidence in case of reviews pertinent decisions, policies, regulations and other legal matters pertaining to case;
  • Provides evidence to formulate prosecution. Correlates findings and prepares case.
  • Studies Constitution and examines legal data to determine advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuit;
• Examines and accepts or rejects allotted number of potential jurors;
• Presents and conducts case before judge and jury;
  • Examines and cross examines witnesses.
  • Summarizes case to jury.
• May act as agent to the County on various transactions.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Supervision is received from the County Attorney

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• No functional or administrative supervision is exercised over support staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• JD Degree from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to the bar of the State of Iowa is required.
• Demonstrated job-related experience in a governmental environment is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work environment and the physical demand characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Refer to the “Essential and Marginal Function Analysis” statement for a complete description of essential functions and functional requirements.

• Position is in an indoor office setting and requires frequent use of office equipment such as computers, copies, fax machines, telephones.
• Position requires frequent use of fingers, hands, and close vision.
• Position requires substantial interaction/communication with other employees, law enforcement, attorneys, witnesses, victims, the general public and department affiliates by personal contact, telephone, in writing, and be email/electronic methods.

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Application and job description can be picked up in person at:
    Cerro Gordo County Administrative Services Office
    First Floor – Courthouse
    220 North Washington Avenue
    Mason City, IA  50401

By visiting our website at:  www.cgcounty.org  (Job Postings)
Or requested by contacting our email address:  hr@cgcounty.org

First review of Applications will be on June 3, 2022. Applications will be accepted until filled. Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required. Cerro Gordo County is an EOE

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Qualified candidates must have current admission to practice law in Iowa. Admission to practice in federal court is required (or obtainable within six months).

Starting salary $91,376-$109,651.75 commensurate with experience. To learn more and apply for this position, please visit our website: www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov. Applications are accepted until May 8, 2022. Cover letter and resume must be attached to online application.

AA/EOE

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Salary to begin at $70,000 for recent law school graduates. Applicants with more experience may receive a higher salary offer, depending on level of experience and approval by the county board of supervisors. Comprehensive benefit package included.

Applicant shall be currently licensed to practice in the State of Iowa and license shall be in good standing.

Resume and any references should be submitted to Kari Short, kshort@wapellocounty.org.

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Salary to begin at $70,000 for recent law school graduates. Applicants with more experience may receive a higher salary offer, depending on level of experience and approval by the county board of supervisors. Comprehensive benefit package included.

Applicant shall be currently licensed to practice in the State of Iowa and license shall be in good standing.

Resume and any references should be submitted to Kari Short, kshort@wapellocounty.org.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assistant County Attorney representing the State of Iowa, and Jasper County in the professional, aggressive, and ethical handling of assigned cases, investigations and civil matters pertaining to Jasper County civil functions. Perform with excellence all attorney functions in assigned cases, including all phases of trials, hearings, depositions, investigatory evidence-gathering procedures, and other proceedings; make appropriate charging and other decisions; exercise good judgment in the disposition of cases consistent with justice, public safety, the well-being of victims and applicable law; prepare and file court documents and pleadings; perform legal research; competently evaluate evidence; interview witnesses and evaluate witness demeanor and credibility; assist law enforcement officers in criminal investigations; communicate effectively; available 24/7 to provide after-hours advice by telephone or in person to law enforcement officers (including preparing and reviewing search warrants, child in need of assistance removal orders and other related documents); proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Karpel, Power Point Presentations and other business related computer software; comply with all office policies; and performs related professional duties as required by the County Attorney.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
Must be of good moral character and fitness and be licensed by the Iowa Supreme Court to practice law in the State of Iowa. Have knowledge of the principles of civil and criminal law; of relevant Iowa Code sections, of the Iowa Rules of Evidence, Criminal Procedure and Civil Procedure, the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility for Lawyers, and Federal and Iowa constitutional law principles relating to criminal procedure, criminal law and Iowa Code Chapter 232; possess knowledge of effective trial practice methods, tactics, strategy and procedures.

Selected candidate will be required to complete a background check, pre-employment drug test prior to employment and will be required to live in Jasper County within 180 days from date of hire. The employer will not discriminate against an applicant who is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Applications are available online at www.co.jasper.ia.us or can be picked up at the Human Resources Office located in the lower level of the County Annex Building at 115 N 2nd Ave E in Newton.

Applications, cover letters and resumes must be received no later than 4:30 PM on Monday April 11, 2022 to be eligible for the selection process. Applications/Resumes can be delivered in person to the Jasper County Human Resources Office or mailed, emailed or faxed to the one of the following:

    Jasper County Human Resources
    101 1st Street North
    Newton, Iowa  50208
    Email: hr@jasperia.org
    Fax #: (641) 787-1101

Jasper County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Background check and pre-employment drug testing required

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Job Summary:
The Assistant County Attorney assists the County Attorney in executing his or her mandated duties. The Assistant County Attorney also performs duties assigned by the County Attorney. Principal duties include prosecution of criminal cases for the state and providing legal advice to the County Commissioners and Department Heads as needed. In addition, duties include effective representation in juvenile, civil and probate matters. The desired outcome of properly performed duties is to enable the County Attorney to have more time for management and supervision of the County Attorney’s Office. The Assistant County Attorney is required to be competent to handle the same legal duties as the County Attorney with minimal supervision. The County is the principal client of the County Attorney’s Office and the Assistant County Attorney’s performance of duty should reflect positively on the County.

Scope of Responsibility:
The Assistant County Attorney is responsible for the quality and quantity of his or her own work. Significant savings in County assets as well as positive impacts on public safety and quality of life result from efforts when the job is performed as intended.

Minimum Qualifications:
The job requires a Juris Doctorate degree, admission to the Minnesota State Bar, and a license to practice law in Minnesota, plus a commitment to satisfy yearly continuing legal education requirements as directed by the Minnesota Supreme Court (currently 45 hours in three-year periods, three of which are on ethics and two of which are on elimination of bias). Successful applicants must also have a current MN driver’s license and be able to pass criminal background checks necessary to obtain CJDN authorization, pursuant to BCA rules.

Salary and Benefits:
This position is classified in Grade 19 of county compensation plan with a full salary range of $74,505.60 – $96,865.60.This is a full-time, exempt position with a full benefit package which included Public Employee Retirement pension.

Applications:
Applications with resumes and cover letters can be emailed to county.administrator@co.jackson.mn.us or sent to the County Administrator’s Office, Courthouse, 405 Fourth Street, Jackson, MN 56143.

Position will remain open until filled.

Questions:
Please contact the County Administrator’s Office at (507) 847-4182 with any questions.

JACKSON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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• the effective handling of incoming telephone calls;
• personal contact with other employees, citizens, and elected officials;
• and providing assistance of the highest quality to County citizens.

GENERAL
Assists the County Attorney in performing the approximately seventy-seven statutory duties set out in Section 331.756 of the Code of Iowa in addition to those duties set out in other sections of the Code of Iowa.
Enforces State Laws and County Ordinances in Webster County including the direct prosecution of felony and misdemeanor charges and assisting other law enforcement agencies in the investigation of crimes and the preparation of charges.
Represents applicants in mental commitment proceeding under Chapter 229 of the Code of Iowa and applications in mental retardation proceedings under Chapter 222 of the Code of Iowa.
Represents the State of Iowa in Juvenile Court proceeding under Chapter 232 of Iowa Code including CINA and Delinquency cases.
Represents the elected and appointed officials and departments of the County in civil matters, including giving legal advice or written opinions to the Board of Supervisors and other County and Township Officers on any matter in which the State, County or Township might have an interest.
Represents the County in civil matters including such matters as tort cases, tax appeals, tax sales, condemnation cases and the sale or purchase of county property.

Qualifications
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE
Juris Doctor Degree
Criminal law and trial advocacy in law school preferred.
Experience in civil and criminal law preferred.
Must be admitted by the Iowa Supreme Court to practice law.

DEMONSTRATED SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge in the law.
Good legal research and writing skills.
Ability to deal with people from all walks of life.
Ability to operate effectively in a Courtroom environment.
Good oral and written communication and advocacy skills.

WORK REQUIREMENTS
Busy office environment with frequent contact and interaction with law enforcement personnel, court officials and the general public.
Must be able to work independently.
Must be able to use office equipment and the phone. Must be able to access research materials.
Must be able to rapidly read and comprehend legal and other documents, paper and reports.
Must be available to readily meet with law enforcement or other officials as needed.
Must be able available to be at Magistrates Court on Saturdays as directed by the County Attorney.

Agency:
Webster County, IA

Address:
    701 Central Ave.
    3rd floor, Courthouse
    Fort Dodge, Iowa, 50501

Phone:
515-573-1148

Website:
https://www.webstercountyia.gov/

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The candidate must be admitted to practice law in the State of Iowa and must have experience sufficient to permit the candidate to complete his or her work with limited supervision. The attorney may be required to handle emergency matters after regular work hours on a rotating basis with other attorneys.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience. The position is salary exempt and serves at the discretion of the County Attorney. Buena Vista County provides health, dental, and vision packages, and the position qualifies for IPERS.

Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

Interested candidates should email resume and cover letter to:
    Paul Allen
    Buena Vista County Attorney
    Paul@BVCountyAttorney.org

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Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa. The ideal candidate will have trial experience and at least 2 years experience practicing law. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to manage a large caseload. Prior prosecuting experience is preferred but not required.

Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience. Applicants will be subject to a background check and finalists will be required to complete a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

To apply, please submit cover letter, resume, and a list of three references to:
    Amy Zenor
    Dickinson County Attorney
    1802 Hill Avenue, Suite 2509
    Spirit Lake, Iowa 51360
    azenor@dickinsoncountyiowa.gov

Applications will be accepted until position is filled. No phone calls please. Electronic submission is encouraged.

Dickinson County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Qualifications:    Juris Doctor Degree and admission to practice law in Iowa AND four or more years of experience to include significant criminal or juvenile law practice and/or a government agency practice.

Special requirements:    Valid driver’s license and insurable under county liability coverage. May require use of personal vehicle for official county business.

Compensation:    Position annual salary is $91,376.47 -$109,651.75 commensurate with experience plus excellent benefits. To learn more about this position and to apply, visit: Apply at www.johnsoncountyiowa.gov. Applications are accepted through January 13, 2022.

Cover letter and resume must be attached with online application.

Please click here to find more information.

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    countyattorney@millscountyiowa.gov

    or

    Naeda Elliott
    Mills County Attorney
    418 Sharp Street
    Glenwood, Iowa 51534

Resumes will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on November 29, 2021
No phone calls please.
Mills County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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QUALIFICATIONS: Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa, or have graduated from an accredited law school and taken or scheduled the taking of the Iowa Bar Exam. Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment. Regular work attendance required.

SHIFT:    8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.    Monday – Friday

SALARY:    Please see top of job posting.

DEADLINE:    Sunday, November 14th, 2021 at 11:00 p.m.

APPLY AT:    www.linncounty.org/jobs (Current Openings)

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• Assists the County Attorney in performing statutory duties and obligations of office of the County Attorney, including but not limited to: enforcing state laws and county ordinances, appearing for the State and the County in cases and proceedings in the courts or administrative proceedings to which the State or County is a party, enforce forfeitures and financial obligations for the recovery of debts, revenues, and other financial obligations accruing to the state or county, prosecute and defend actions in which a county officer in their official capacity or the county is an interested party, give advice to county and township officers when requested by any such officer in any matter in which the State, County or township has a legal interest, perform other duties as set forth in section 331.756 of the Iowa Code, and perform other duties attributed to the County Attorney by the Iowa Code and other relevant law; Prepare and supervise preparation of correspondence, pleadings, and communications in the pursuit of the duties encompassed herein.
• Responds to inquiries from law enforcement, judges, court officials and the public;
• Compiles statistics and reports as required for the County Attorney, including grant funding and monitoring as may be available and serve as a liaison between the public and the County Attorney’s office by promoting awareness of issues relevant to the performance of the duties of County Attorney.
• Coordinators, and provides training to law enforcement, other agencies and the public.
• Becomes efficient in abilities through trainings and networking with other county attorneys and assistant county attorneys.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa, and whose license to practice remains in good standing at all times. The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be capable of regular and predictable attendance at a specified location in order to perform assigned tasks. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Juris Doctorate (Law) degree from a law school which holds accreditation recognized for admission to the practice of law in Iowa required

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION:

• Admission to the practice of law in Iowa required

KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in basic Iowa civil and criminal court procedures.
• Understanding and ability to interpret the laws, regulations, and ordinances governing area of assignment
• Must exhibit flexibility in adjusting to changing circumstances, information, personnel and client needs.
• Possesses initiative and sound judgment.
• Ability to conduct interviews and communicate directly, confidentially, and effectively with people involved in criminal case proceedings.
• Must possess a high level of integrity and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to identify issues, gathering and analyzing appropriate data and applying information to arrive at a logical and/or appropriate conclusion
• Ability to work well as a contributing member of a team
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, using a computer.
• Must possess a valid Iowa Driver’s License
• Desirable to be fluent in the Spanish language

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Occasionally lifts, carries or otherwise moves and positions objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Typically bends, stoops and crouches on a regular basis to file documents and/or move legal files

CLASS SPEC TITLE 7:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Apply at: https://www.dallascountyiowa.gov/government/county-administration/human-resources/job-opportunities

Dallas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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