Posting number: 27-00302
Department: 444 Judicial
Job classification: GENERIC CLASS SPEC
Posting type: Open
Categories: Legal
The Iowa Judicial Branch seeks applicants for a District Staff Attorney position to support judicial officers of District 4 which includes the counties of: Audubon, Cass, Fremont, Harrison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, and Shelby. District Court Staff Attorneys are responsible for providing professional legal services for the District Court to help the court process and dispose of cases.
The successful candidate will perform extensive research, prepare memoranda, orally brief the court, and draft proposed rulings and orders for review by the presiding judge. The successful candidate should expect to do a variety of other tasks to assist with the day-to-day functions of the court. Employees in this class may also assist in the recruitment, selection, training, and supervision of law clerks.
What’s in it for you:
The pay range for this position is $71,801.60 - $114,712.00 annually. This is a contract-covered, FLSA exempt position. The starting salary for new state employees is expected to be at the base of the pay range. Adjustments may be made if the successful candidate has relevant experience.
Position classification is determined as the ‘best fit’ of the duties assigned to and performed by a position. This position is classified as a District Staff Attorney as summarized below.
Summary
Provide career-level support and services for judicial officers. Research laws, legal opinions, cases, statutes, policies, and regulations.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The Iowa Judicial Branch is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Applicants may review the Equal Employment Opportunity Utilization Report from the Iowa Judicial Branch website as part of our commitment to transparency and compliance with federal and state regulations. Please go to www.iowacourts.gov and click on the Careers page.
This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. 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.
The incumbent must meet the minimum requirements to qualify for the position.
A completed IJB LinkedIn Learning Leadership and Professional Development Certificate is equivalent to six months of education or experience for supervisory-level positions.
