Salary : $96,000.50 Annually
Location : Linn County Courthouse, IA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00069
Department: COUNTY ATTORNEY
Division: ATTORNEY-CRIMINAL - 0105B
Opening Date: 07/18/2025
Closing Date: 7/28/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AT

Description
Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County?

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)
• Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance
• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)
• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees
• Free on-site fitness centers
• 100% County paid basic life insurance
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Training & professional development opportunities

Salary:
New Hire: $96,000.50 • Year 1: $100,800.52 • Year 2: $105,840.53 • Year 3: $111,132.56

About Criminal Prosecutor I:
Responsible for prosecuting simple misdemeanors and traffic violations on behalf of the Linn County Attorney's Office. This position supports the pursuit of justice through all stages of the criminal process, including case preparation, trial, post-trial proceedings, and court appearances. The role involves collaboration with victims, law enforcement, and the court, participation in mental health committals, and rotational court coverage.
Essential Functions

• Prosecutes simple misdemeanors and traffic violations in accordance with Iowa law.
• Prepares cases by reviewing reports, conducting legal research, reviewing criminal histories, and meeting with victims and witnesses.
• Drafts and negotiates plea agreements; participates in pretrial hearings and case management conferences.
• Prepares witnesses for testimony and organizes evidence for trial.
• Drafts, files, and argues pretrial motions; participates in jury selection, opening statements, witness examination, objections, and closing arguments.
• Conducts sentencing hearings, including preparation of victim impact statements and restitution documentation.
• Prepares and argues post-trial motions, including legal research and written responses.
• Represents the County Attorney's Office in mental health commitment hearings and related appeals.
• Participates in weekend and holiday rotation for bond reviews and court coverage; attends initial appearances.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

• Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Master's degree or Ph.D. level of study.

Shift

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Linn County offers a comprehensive benefits package including paid leave and holidays as well as medical, dental, life, long-term disability (LTD) insurance and wellness incentives.

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Are you licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa?

• Yes
• No

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Have you graduated from an accredited law school and taken or scheduled the taking of the Iowa Bar exam?

• Yes
• No

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