SummaryThe United States Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Iowa employs approximately 30 Assistant United States Attorneys. The District's headquarters office is located in Des Moines, with branch offices in Davenport and Council Bluffs serving the eastern and western divisions.ResponsibilitiesHandle a broad range of complex criminal prosecutions on behalf of the United States, including offenses involving drug trafficking, firearms, violent crime, child exploitation, immigration, and fraud.Conduct grand jury investigations, pre-trial proceedings, trials, sentencing hearings, and appeals.Provide legal support throughout all phases of prosecution.Successfully manage increasing responsibilities and complex assignments as training and experience progress.Security RequirementsInitial appointment is conditioned upon a satisfactory pre-employment adjudication, including fingerprint, credit, tax checks, and drug testing.Continued employment is subject to a favorable adjudication of a background investigation.Residency RequirementsAssistant United States Attorneys generally must reside in the district to which they are appointed or within 25 miles thereof.Selective ServiceApplicable male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must register with the Selective Service System or certify exemption.Conditions of EmploymentMust be a United States Citizen or National.Must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.Must possess a J.D. degree and be an active member of the bar in any U.S. jurisdiction.Must reside in the district or within 25 miles thereof.QualificationsAt least two years of post-J.D. legal or other relevant experience.At least three years of post-J.D. litigation experience preferred, with extensive research and writing experience.Superior oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills; good judgment; ability to work independently in a demanding environment.Record of integrity and at least one successful evaluation over the past year.No disciplinary action within the past three years from the date of application.Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and support staff and to lead, motivate, mentor, and evaluate other attorneys.EducationJ.D. degree.Salary InformationAssistant United States Attorney salary is administratively determined based on years of professional experience. The range of basic pay is $77,974 to $197,100, including locality pay.Other BenefitsPaid vacation and sick leave.Federal holidays.Telework options.Life insurance and health benefits.Participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System.Relocation ExpensesRelocation expenses will not be authorized.TravelOccasional travel may be required.EEO Statement/PolicyThe United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. More information can be found at