Deputy Assistant County Attorney – Madison County, Iowa
I. Essential Functions
Under the direction of the Madison County Attorney, assists the County Attorney in executing the duties of the office as set forth in Iowa Code section 331.756 including but not limited to assisting in the prosecution of criminal cases, juvenile delinquency cases, children in need of assistance cases, civil litigation regarding the county, advising the township trustees and county departments, and other duties as assigned.
II. Education / Experience / Qualifications
Law Degree
Licensed to Practice Law in the State of Iowa
III. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Iowa Criminal Law - Generally
Iowa Rules of Criminal Procedure - Generally
Iowa Rules of Evidence - Generally
Iowa Rules of Juvenile Procedure - Generally
General Knowledge or ability to research other applicable statutes and case law
IV. Skills:
Personable
High level of integrity and confidentiality
Flexibility to adapt to change
Willingness to take initiative with little or no supervision
Attention to detail
Technical
Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
Word Processing
Proficient with Westlaw
Proficient with the EDMS Electronic Filing for the State of Iowa
Organizational
Analytical thinking and problem solving
Negotiation, mediation, problem solving and conflict resolution
Accuracy, planning, and time management
Teamwork
Abilities
Effectively communicate verbally and in writing
Establish cooperative and professional working relationships with other County employees, public officials, department heads, attorneys and the general public.
Normal office environment including sitting, standing, walking, bending, pushing, pulling or lifting; occasionally required to exert a force of up to 20 pounds
Visit www.madisoncounty.iowa.gov for an application and job description or contact Human Resources at 515.462.5026 or by email at kskerik@madisoncounty.iowa.gov. Position will remain open until filled. Send application and resume to:
Madison County was formed on January 13, 1846. It has been self-governed since 1849. It was named after James Madison, the fourth President of the United States. Madison County is located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of 2020, the population is 16,548. Its county seat is Winterset, and it is one of the five counties that make up the Des Moines-West Des Moines Metropolitan Statistical Area. Madison County is famous for being the county where John Wayne was born, and for a number of covered bridges. These bridges were featured in the book and movie, The Bridges of Madison County.
