| Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Salary | $63,585.60–$156,499.20 Per Year |
Assistant Attorney General - Drug Prosecution (HIDTA)
Salary
$63,585.60 - $156,499.20 Annually
Location
Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
27-00410
Agency
112 Justice - AGs Office
Opening Date
08/10/2026
Closing Date
8/31/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
aghumanresources@ag.iowa,gov
To Apply
Apply today by sending a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to Zach Hoffman, Chief of Staff, at AGHumanResources@ag.iowa.gov or 1305 E. Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319.
Job Description
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks an assistant attorney general to serve as a prosecutor with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA)program.
Description
The person selected for this role will prosecute criminal cases in federal court while cross-designated as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney and working out of the Des Moines office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. This is a three-year term appointment.
Requirements and Preferences
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Iowa, uphold the highest professional standards, and be committed to public service and the rule of law. The most competitive applicants will have experience trying cases in federal court, particularly in criminal matters.
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This is a non-merit position for the Office of the Iowa Attorney General. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.
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.
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Employer State of Iowa
Agency 112 Justice - AGs Office Address Hoover State Office Building
1305 E Walnut St
Des Moines, Iowa, 50319