Assistant Attorney General - Drug Prosecution (HIDTA)

ABOUT THE ROLE - The Iowa Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General to serve as a prosecutor with the High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program. This is a three-year term appointment where the selected candidate will work out of the Des Moines office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Prosecute criminal cases in federal court while cross-designated as a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney - Uphold the highest professional standards and demonstrate a strong commitment to public service and the rule of law MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Graduated from an accredited school of law - Admitted to the Iowa State Bar and appropriate federal courts at the time of appointment - Licensed to practice law in Iowa SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - This is a non-merit position exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility and authorization to work in the United States - The most competitive applicants will have experience trying cases in federal court, particularly in criminal matters SELECTION PROCESS - As a non-merit position, this role is exempt from the standard screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise - Candidates will be evaluated based on their legal experience, particularly in federal criminal matters, and their commitment to public service HOW TO APPLY - Submit a cover letter, writing sample, and resume - Send application materials to Zach Hoffman, Chief of Staff, via email at AGHumanResources@ag.iowa.gov or by mail to 1305 E. Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319 - For questions, contact the human resources team at aghumanresources@ag.iowa.gov - The application deadline is August 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM Central Time EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Job Type: Full-time - Term: Three-year term appointment - Agency: 112 Justice - Attorney General's Office - Location: Hoover State Office Building, 1305 E Walnut St, Des Moines, Iowa 50319 (Polk County) - Job Number: 27-00410 - The State of Iowa complies with federal Right to Work laws, protecting employees' rights to work without being required to join a labor organization