Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks two assistant attorneys general to represent the State of Iowa’s Child Support Recovery Unit (CSRU) in Burlington, Iowa. Duties include appearing before the District Court in a four-county area of Southeast Iowa in actions to establish, modify or enforce support, reviewing and presenting to the District Court administrative support orders entered by CSRU, and providing legal advice to CSRU on a variety of matters.

A successful candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, and able to handle a large caseload. Previous experience with the Iowa Child Support Guidelines, with family law cases, or with child support enforcement is preferred. Admission to practice law in Iowa is required.

Salary range is $55,952–$85,176, depending on experience. 

Please send cover letter, résumé, and writing samples to Sam Langholz, Chief Deputy Attorney General, by email at AGHumanResources@ag.iowa.gov or Second Floor Hoover Building, Des Moines, IA 50319 by March 15, 2023. The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

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