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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assistant County Attorney representing the State of Iowa and Jasper County in the professional, aggressive and ethical handling of assigned cases, investigations and criminal matters filed in Jasper County, Iowa.  Perform with excellence all attorney functions in assigned cases, including all phases of trials, hearings, depositions, investigatory evidence-gathering procedures, and other proceedings; make appropriate charging and other decisions; exercise good judgment in the disposition of cases consistent with justice, public safety, the well-being of victims and applicable law; prepare and file court documents and pleadings; perform legal research; competently evaluate evidence; interview witnesses and evaluate witness demeanor and credibility; assist law enforcement officers in criminal investigations; communicate effectively; available 24/7 to provide after-hours advice by telephone or in person to law enforcement officers (including preparing and reviewing search warrants, child in need of assistance removal orders and other related documents); proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Karpel, Power Point Presentations and other business related computer software; comply with all office policies; and performs related professional duties as required by the County Attorney.

Must be of good moral character and be licensed by the Iowa Supreme Court to practice law in the State of Iowa.  Have knowledge of the principles of civil and criminal law; of relevant Iowa Code sections, of the Iowa Rules of Evidence, Criminal Procedure and Civil Procedure, the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility for Lawyers, and Federal and Iowa constitutional law principles relating to criminal procedure, criminal law and Iowa Code Chapter 232; possess knowledge of effective trial practice methods, tactics, strategy and procedures.

Selected candidate will be required to complete a background check, pre-employment drug test prior to employment and will be required to live in Jasper County within 180 days from date of hire.  Moving expenses can be negotiated.  The employer will not discriminate against an applicant who is capable of performing the essential requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Applications are available online at www.co.jahttp://jasperia.org/aspx or can be picked up at the Human Resources Office located at 315 W 3rd St N in Newton.

Applications, cover letter and resume must be completed and received no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, June 30, 2023, to be eligible for the selection process.  Applications/Resumes can be delivered in person to the Jasper County Human Resources Office or mailed, emailed or faxed to the one of the following:

Jasper County Human Resources                    Email: hr@jasperia.org
                315 W 3rd St N, Ste 320                  Fax # (641) 787-1101
                Newton, Iowa 50208

Application Deadline: 4:00 PM on Friday, June 30, 2023

About Jasper County, Iowa

Jasper County is the 17th largest county in the State of Iowa. We are located 30 minutes east of Des Moines on Interstate 80. Newton is the County Seat.

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