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Assistant County Attorney bei Story County, IA

Story County, IA · Nevada, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite

87.204,00 $  -  126.298,00 $

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About the Department

This position performs varied legal functions in support of assigned criminal docket. An Assistant County Attorney may be classified as an “Assistant County Attorney II” or “Senior Assistant County Attorney” on the compensation schedule at the discretion of the County Attorney.

Salary is commensurate with experience. 

Story County will be accepting applications for an Assistant County Attorney until the position is filled.  

Position Duties

Criminal Docket

  • Prosecutes criminal matters on behalf of the State of Iowa and of Story County.
  • Reviews criminal investigations as requested by law enforcement agencies.
  • Provides training to law enforcement on legal updates, trial matters, and investigatory updates.
  • Provides information to the public when on call with law enforcement related questions.
  • Responds to litigation post-conviction relief actions.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

  • Knowledge of the Code of Iowa.
  • Knowledge of Iowa case law.
  • Knowledge of civil, criminal, and/or juvenile justice procedures.
  • Knowledge of the Iowa rules of criminal and civil procedure.
  • Knowledge of trial proceedings.
  • Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
  • Skill in the completion of legal research.
  • Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments.
  • Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.
  • Skill in problem solving.
  • Skill in interpersonal relations.
  • Skill in oral and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited school of law.
  • Current membership in the State Bar of Iowa.
  • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an clerkship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

E-VERIFY PROCESS: Story County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered a position with Story County must complete Section 1 of Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity. Please be prepared to provide required documents on the first day of employment. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 515-382-7200 or go to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at: http://www.uscis.gov.

Other Qualifications

  • The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light (24 pounds or less) objects.
  • The work is typically performed in an office.

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