Class Code: 45000
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
DEFINITION
Performs senior administrative and/or professional
legal work in counseling and representing the State of
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
Delegates work to appropriate Divisions,
follows up to be sure work is properly performed.
Exercises sound discretion in advising the
Attorney General about matters within the office.
Supervises and evaluates the work of
Supervising Attorneys, recommends personnel actions related to selection,
disciplinary procedures, performance, leaves, grievances, work schedules and
assignments; administers personnel policies and procedures.
Reviews major cases, memoranda of fact and
law, and the filings of legal papers with appropriate courts or administrative
tribunals. Prepares and tries cases or
may assign cases to another attorney, consulting with respect to the line of
argument and precedent.
Renders decisions on the points of law or
construction of an act and directs corrective action, payment or relief as
provided under the laws or regulations.
Advises elected officials and heads of
major state agencies on questions of law or administrative policies involved in
the operation of an agency in its contracts with industry, private and
professional associations, state or local government and the general public.
Advises elected officials and heads of
major state agencies on questions of law, regulations, opinions of the courts,
attorneys general, and recommends interpretation by outlining the facts and the
applicable law.
Advises and assists legislative committees
and their staffs in the drafting of legislation; gives testimony before
legislative or administrative bodies; represents views of the Attorney General
in the Legislature.
Exercises full responsibility for the
review, development, preparation and presentation of cases before
administrative tribunals or before the appellate courts where cases are of such
scope, they demand the extensive experience not found in lower levels of
attorneys or where there would be a question of matching professional skills
against those of distinguished paid legal talent.
Reviews opinions of the Attorney General
after approval by the Supervising Attorney.
Submits opinions to Attorney General for final approval.
Drafts legislation or prepares complete reports
on changes in basic legislation; evaluates legislation and makes
recommendations thereto.
Prepares and/or presents major cases
before appellate courts.
Conducts trials of major cases
independently.
At one of the highest levels of drafting or reviewing
proposed agency decisions, analyzes the records, including transcriptions of
testimony and pleadings, evaluates the facts, determines questions of law and
either recommends adoption of a decision of another attorney or drafts own
decision.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of the 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 and of trial and hearing procedures,
rules of evidence and appellate procedure.
Ability to perform independent and
difficult legal research.
Ability to analyze, appraise and apply
legal principles, facts and precedents to difficult legal or factual
situations.
Ability to present statements of fact, law
and argument clearly and logically in written and oral form.
Skill and effectiveness in presenting,
explaining or arguing cases to administrative boards or commissions or to the
courts.
Ability to develop and maintain superior
working relationships with subordinates and co-workers, superiors, agency
personnel, senior government officials and the general public.
Ability to plan, organize,
control and effectively supervise the work of subordinates.
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 five
years of successful and responsible experience in the practice of law;
OR
three years of experience in the practice of law in the
Department of Justice is 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