In addition to annual cost of living, the assistant county attorney will be eligible for a step increase in base of salary of up to 3% per year for five years.
The Plymouth County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time assistant county attorney. Applicants for Assistant County Attorney must be licensed to practice law in the State of Iowa and their license to practice has remained in good standing at all times. Starting salary is $80,000 - $90,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include healthcare insurance, paid vacation, and IPERS retirement plan, as well as other optional benefits. The assistant county attorney will function under general supervision of the county attorney, perform the duties as assigned or required as set forth by law and rule. The assistant county attorney will work closely with law enforcement, victims, the public, judges, court staff, and other attorneys. Primary duties will include the prosecution of misdemeanor, juvenile, mental health and substance abuse dockets, as well as assist with certain felony cases. Please forward a cover letter and resume to attorney@co.plymouth.ia.us or by ordinary mail to the Plymouth County Attorney’s Office, 215 4th Ave SE, Le Mars, Iowa, 51031.
The Plymouth County Attorney’s Office is accepting applications for a full-time assistant county attorney to start immediately. Starting salary is $75,000 - $85,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include healthcare insurance, paid vacation, and IPERS retirement plan. The assistant county attorney will function under the general supervision of the County attorney, perform the duties as assigned or required by law. Primary duties will include the prosecution of misdemeanor, juvenile, mental health and substance abuse dockets. The assistant county attorney will work closely with law enforcement, victims, the public, judges, court staff, and other attorneys. A successful candidate will have excellent communication, advocacy, and writing skills. The applicant must be admitted to the practice of law in the State of Iowa or intending to take the next available Iowa bar exam. Law students or recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply. Please forward a cover letter and resume to the Plymouth County Attorney’s Office, 215 4th Ave SE, LeMars, Iowa, 51031, or by email to attorney@co.plymouth.ia.us. Application deadline is July 30, 2021. Plymouth County is an equal opportunity employer.
