Criminal Prosecutor I

Linn County • Linn County Courthouse, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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! This role prosecutes simple misdemeanors and other court duties as assigned.

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.
• No experience is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level