Class Code: 45008
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL 2
DEFINITION
Performs professional legal work in providing legal
counseling and representation to a state agency or the state itself; performs
related duties 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
Assists a supervisor in assuring that work
assignments are carried out by performing, in accord with procedures, policies,
and standards specified by a supervisor, such duties as instructing employees
about tasks, answering questions about procedures and policies, distributing
and balancing the workload and accepting, modifying or
rejecting work; may make occasional suggestions on appointments, promotions,
and reassignments.
Conducts research of laws, legal opinions,
policies, regulations and legal texts and precedent cases.
Conducts pre-trial examinations of
witnesses and participates in pre-trial and pre-hearing conferences, examining
and cross-examining witnesses.
Examines formal filings for legal
sufficiency and full disclosure required by statutes, rules and
regulations. Conducts or participates in
conferences with other legal counsel and reviews the opinions and suggestions
of attorneys of lower level. Conducts
investigations on administrative proceedings.
Examines petitioners and claimants
regarding charges brought under the administrative regulations of an agency and
advises the agency.
Prepares reports, exhibits and legal
memoranda from the records and hearings, outlining the factual and legal issues
and recommends disposition of a case for consideration of quasi-judicial
officers.
Serves as the assigned specialist on a
single program or a major phase of several related programs or major
activities, to accomplish a specific purpose or for which special technical
knowledge is required.
Comments and/or drafts proposed
legislation or changes in agency regulations.
Prepares and/or presents: the agency’s
case in administrative hearings or before a court; charges, show cause orders,
complaints, briefs, motions and other documents preparatory or incidental to
the trial of a case.
Recommends settlement of claims and suits.
Writes opinions of the Attorney General,
to be approved by the Supervising Attorney and Opinion
Deputy.
Conducts trials independently under
general supervision.
Briefs and argues cases in the appellate courts,
subject to general supervision.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of legal
principles and their application and of legal research methods.
Knowledge of the scope and character of
Knowledge of the principles of
administrative and constitutional law; of trial and hearing procedures, of the
rules of evidence, and appellate procedure.
Knowledge of the special statutes,
constitutional provisions, procedures, practices or uses of special fields such
as administrative law, government regulations, or utility regulation.
Ability to establish and maintain superior
working relationships with co-workers, superiors, agency personnel and the
general public.
Ability to analyze, appraise and apply
legal principles, facts and precedents to difficult legal or factual problems.
Ability to present statements of fact, law
and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Ability to effectively present, argue or
explain cases to administrative boards or commissions or to courts.
Ability to compose and dictate
correspondence involving the explanation of difficult legal matters.
Ability to analyze situations accurately and to adopt
an effective and proper 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 law school and two years
of successful and responsible experience in the practice of law;
OR
eighteen months of experience in the practice of law in the
Department of Justice shall be considered as qualifying experience.
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