Closing Date: 30th August, 2026
Description:
Description: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!
Why work at Linn County?
- 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
Salary: $99,480.52
About Criminal Prosecutor I:
Prosecutes simple misdemeanors and other court duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Minimum qualifications & 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.
Shift:
- Monday - Friday
- 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Read the full job description here: Criminal Prosecutor I Job Description (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/linncountyia/classspecs/1040450?keywords=criminal%20prosecutor&pagetype=classSpecifications)
Learn more about the Linn County Attorney's Office here: Linn County Attorney's Office Website (https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/127/Attorney)
