Class Code: 45007
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL 1
DEFINITION
Performs beginning level professional legal work of a
limited scope and variety within the Attorney General’s Office; performs
related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary
basis for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Prepares tentative drafts, letters,
opinions, memoranda and legal documents for use by
attorneys of a higher level in the preparation of opinions, legislative
reports, briefs, contracts, and other papers or legal documents.
Prepares cases for filing by drafting
complaints, order to show cause, indictment, preliminary motions and supporting
affidavits and briefs.
Prepares drafts of pleadings, motions and
interrogations in connection with cases in litigations.
Assists attorneys of a higher level in
court cases or administrative proceedings by interviewing and selecting
appropriate witnesses, preparing them to give testimony, taking depositions,
conducting direct examination, suggesting questions to be asked in cross-examination and cross-examining witnesses in line with
established line of questions.
Assists in the preparation of drafts of
finding of fact, conclusions of law and orders based on the records.
Conducts investigations of a limited scope
to obtain facts, studies legal precedents and prepares recommendations for the
review of a supervisor.
Briefs and argues minor cases in the appellate courts,
subject to close supervision.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of legal
principles and their application; of legal research methods and their
application.
Knowledge of the scope and character of
Knowledge of administrative and
constitutional law; of trial and administrative hearing procedures, the rules
of evidence, and appellate procedure.
Ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with coworkers, superiors, agency personnel and
the general public.
Ability to present statements of fact and
law, and to argue clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Ability to draft statutes and other legal
instruments and documents; to dictate correspondence involving the explanation
of legal matters.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and to adopt
an effective course of action.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from theft-related, dishonest or
unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and cooperative manner. Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with
supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Listens to others and responds appropriately.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited school
of law.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Admission to Iowa Bar and
appropriate federal courts.
NOTE:
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening
and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services –
Human Resources Enterprise. Apply
directly to the Department of Justice.
Effective Date: 8/05 DF