Attorney Research Position (1 year term) ? Transportation Division (DOT)

Attorney Research Position (1 year term) ? Transportation Division (DOT)

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Attorney Research Position (1 year term) ? Transportation Division (DOT)

Salary

$96,000.00 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Full-time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

26-02238

Agency

112 Justice - AG's Office

Opening Date

02/18/2026

Closing Date

3/22/2026 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

aghumanresources@ag.iowa,gov

To Apply

Apply today by sending a cover letter, writing sample, and resume to Zach Hoffman, Chief of Staff, at AGHumanResources@ag.iowa.gov or 1305 E. Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319.

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Job Description

This is a non-merit position, candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section. Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Attorney Research Position (1 year term) ? Transportation Division (DOT)

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks to fill a Research and Writing position in the Transportation Division of her office for a Special Project in coordination with the Research & Analytics Bureau of the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Iowa County Engineers Association Service Bureau.

The successful candidate will lead a project to research, update, revise, and digitize the Iowa Transportation Law Manual, last published in 1995. This manual serves as a critical reference tool for state agencies, counties, and municipal governments. The project will be completed under the supervision of the Transportation Section Chief and will require strong research, writing, and organizational skills.

Requirements:

Candidates must have a passion for public service and possess exceptional skills in statutory construction, administrative law and legal research and writing. This position requires a license, or the ability to obtain a license, to practice law in Iowa. The most competitive applicants will have practiced law for fewer than five years and served on a law review.

Benefits:

In addition to a collegial environment among people who share your passion for public service, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include flexible work-from-home schedules and excellent work-life balance and no hourly billing. Annual pay is $96,000, plus benefits for a one year term of full time employment. This position is located at the Iowa DOT in Ames.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of law to qualify for positions in this job classification.

For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/AssistantAttorneyGeneral1-45007.pdf)

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Employer

State of Iowa

Agency

112 Justice - AG's Office

Address

Hoover State Office Building

1305 E Walnut St

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov/

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