Indictable Misdemeanor Prosecutor County Attorney

Salary: $85,566.00 - $130,423.00 Annually

Location : Sioux City, IA

Job Type: FT

Job Number: 2025-00048

Department: Attorney

Opening Date: 09/16/2025

Description

Woodbury County benefits include: IPERS. Great Health Insurance Benefit, Free Dental, Life & LTD Insurance, Sick leave benefits, Vacation, 10 Paid Holidays, 2 Personal Days, and a moving allowance is negotiable.

Duties: An indictable misdemeanor prosecutor is responsible and accountable for the efficient and effective prosecution of indictable misdemeanor crimes, felony operating while intoxicated (OWI) crimes, and related simple misdemeanor crimes in Woodbury County, Iowa under the direct authority of the County Attorney.

SALARY RANGE:$85,566 to $130,423 Annually. (Plus Benefits) (Based on Experience)

Duties

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

Other duties may be required and assigned.

Prosecuting attorney representing the State of Iowa, Woodbury County, and the Woodbury County Attorney in the professional, aggressive and ethical handling of assigned cases and investigations.

Possess good knowledge of the general principles of criminal and civil law, of relevant Iowa Code sections, of the Iowa Rules of Evidence, Criminal Procedure, and Civil Procedure, the Iowa Code of Professional Responsibility or Lawyers, and Federal and Iowa constitutional law principles relating to criminal procedure and criminal law

Adequate knowledge of the principles of civil law and of the methods and practices of pleading

Reviews police reports and interviews police officers or other Informational sources to decided if charges should be filed in relation to a particular offense

Appears in District, Juvenile, and Magistrate Courts throughout Woodbury County, for arraignments, hearings on various motions, jury selection, trying cases, and on other matters relative to assigned scope of responsibility; as directed by the County Attorney

Researches, prepares and tries cases for offenses occurring in Woodbury County including attendance at depositions

Represents the Department of Social Services, Civil Service, and Zoning Commissions, or other County agencies in court cases as required

Performs with excellence all attorney functions in assigned cases, including all phases of trials, hearing, depositions, investigatory evidence-gathering procedures, and other proceedings

Ability to make appropriate charging and other decisions; exercises good judgment in the disposition of cases consistent with justice, public safety, the well-being of victims and applicable law

Prepares and files court documents and pleadings; performs excellent legal research; competently evaluates evidence

Interviews witnesses and evaluates witness demeanor and credibility

Assists law enforcement officers in criminal investigations

Communicates effectively; gives after-hours advice by telephone to law enforcement officer

Counsels and advises County officials on legal problems relating to points of law or questions of legal procedure with respect to official government duties

Researches legal questions presented by other County officials or by the County Attorney

Assists all professional and support staff as needed.

Performs various other duties relating to scope of responsibility as assigned by the County Attorney

Attendance is required

Required Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience Required to Perform the Essential Functions:

Must be of good moral character and fitness and (a) be licensed by the Iowa Supreme Court to practice law in the State of Iowa or (b) have received the degree of J.D. or LL.B, from a law school fully approved by the A.B.A., and take and pass the next available Iowa Bar Exam and Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam and immediately thereupon be admitted to practice law in the State of Iowa or (c) be eligible for admission to the practice of law in Iowa pursuant to Iowa Court Rule 111 and be admitted to practice law in Iowa pursuant to the rule within 120 days of appointment as an Assistant County Attorney.

Keeps current on trends, developments, and changing law within the State of Iowa to assure proper administration of justice within the County

Must be an effective advocate and communicator and possess keen analytical skills; have empathy for crime victims and citizens

Professional in appearance and demeanor

Can work well with others and treat others with respect, patience and dignity

Candidate for hire must successfully pass a background check, physical examination, vision, back screen and drug screen prior to employment.

Supplemental Information

ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH THE APPLICATION OTHERWISE THE APPLICATION WILL NOT BE FORWARDED

A completed County Application Form and Resume are required.

Position OPEN until filled.Woodbury County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will consider reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

Woodbury County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits can vary depending on collective bargaining agreements. Woodbury County's competitive benefit package includes:

Health, Dental, Life & Long Term Disability

Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS)

Paid vacation days

10 Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

Worker's Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending for Medical Reimbursement and Dependent Care

Deferred Compensation Plan

Eye Insurance

Discounted membership rate for Four Seasons Health Club For more information go to: