About the position
Attorneys in this section primarily handle appeals from criminal proceedings, juvenile delinquency findings, and sexually violent predator commitments. Criminal Appeals attorneys deal with a vast array of issues that affect everyday-Iowans, whether through preserving a conviction or ruling, taking a 'state's appeal,' or conducting motion practice before the Iowa Supreme Court. They also advise on extradition matters, review legislation, give legal training, speak at conferences, and counsel local prosecuting attorneys. No other group of lawyers appears more frequently before Iowa's appellate courts. They also practice in the federal district courts, the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. As the premier specialists in criminal appellate practice, lawyers in this section enjoy the esteem of justices, appellate judges, and county prosecutors.
Responsibilities
- Handle appeals from criminal proceedings, juvenile delinquency findings, and sexually violent predator commitments.
- Preserve convictions or rulings and take 'state's appeals.'
- Conduct motion practice before the Iowa Supreme Court.
- Advise on extradition matters.
- Review legislation.
- Provide legal training.
- Speak at conferences.
- Counsel local prosecuting attorneys.
Requirements
- Passion for appellate practice, public service, and prosecution.
- Excellent academic credentials.
- Superb writing skills.
- Experience as a judicial clerk, a member of a law review, or prior appellate practice.
- License, or ability to obtain a license, to practice law in Iowa.
- Pass a criminal and ethics background check.
Benefits
- Flexible work-from-home schedules.
- Excellent work-life balance.
- Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
- No hourly billing.
