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Staff Attorney 1 - Children's Justice (SCA 111122)

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Staff Attorney 1 - Children's Justice (SCA 111122)

Salary

$79,477.00 - $128,253.00 Annually

Location

Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County, IA

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

25-00637

Agency

444 Judicial

Opening Date

09/17/2024

Closing Date

10/2/2024 11:59 PM Central

LinkedIn Tag

#LI-DNP

Point of Contact

Kathy Thompson - Kathy.Thompson@iowacourts.gov

To Apply

Candidates will need to submit a cover letter, resume and application. Applicants will not be considered without the required documents. All applicants are subjected to a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

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Job Description

To Apply:

Please attach a cover letter and resume (.pdf format) along with the completed online application. Final candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an E-Verify employer.

Serving the people of Iowa, the Iowa Judicial Branch is dedicated to our mission…” The Iowa Judicial Branch dedicates itself to providing independent and accessible forums for the fair and prompt resolution of disputes, administering justice under the law equally to all persons.” To learn more about the Iowa Judicial Branch and our career opportunities, please visit our career page located atwww.iowacourts.govor copy this link into an internet browser:www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-courts/career-opprotunities/. The Iowa Judicial Branch is an EEO/AA and E-Verify Employer. To view a copy of the branches EEOP Utilization report please visitwww.iowacourts.gov/career-opportunities

Summary:

This is a temporary, full-time position supported by federal grant funds. This position is responsible for assisting and supporting Children’s Justice staff with project implementation, assessment, and other requirements as dictated by current federal funds. The successful candidate will perform professional level legal work.

Responsibilities:

Performs extensive electronic and manual research of laws, legal opinions, policies, regulations, and legal texts, and precedents.

Develop reports or memoranda on child welfare matters with conclusions and recommendations based on legal research.

Assist in responding to child welfare open records requests.

Draft administrative directives as it pertains to child welfare.

Reads, logs, and tracks legislation that could impact child welfare. Collects and shares feedback and possible implications.

Reviews and/or implements legislation related to child welfare.

Creates, reviews, and updates child welfare policies, procedures, manuals, bench book, and other legal materials.

Drafts and reviews contracts, agreements, orders, memorandums, RFPs, and other reports or forms for Iowa Children’s Justice.

Support Iowa Children’s Justice staff in court observations, case reviews, Family Treatment Court, and training events as needed.

This is a non-merit position with the Iowa Judicial Branch. Candidates must follow the instructions in the "To Apply" section.

Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited law school and admission to practice law in Iowa.

Experience equal to two years of full-time work in the practice of law, including experience as a law clerk.

Knowledge and experience in the practice of child welfare law is preferred.

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1. Do you understand that the answers to all of the following questions must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your ability? Please read all questions and answers thoroughly and make sure you understand them completely. Knowingly misrepresenting the fact when submitting any information to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch.

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  2. Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. S611 et seq?

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• No

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  3. List any professional licenses you hold:

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  4. If you are an Internal Iowa Judicial Branch Candidate: Have you completed the Iowa Judicial Branch Leadership and Professional Development Certificate?

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• No

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  5. Please explain any gaps in your employment history.

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  6. Have you ever received a disciplinary suspension, been asked to resign, or discharged from a job? If yes, please explain:

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  7. What is your current salary?

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  8. What is your minimum salary requirement?

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  If you are an external applicant, your application for employment with the Iowa Judicial Branch will generally be treated as confidential under Iowa Code section 22.7(18). However, if you consent to allow Judicial to treat it your application and accompanying materials as a public record per Iowa Code section 22.7(18)(a), please check here. We would still redact your home address, personal email, and personal phone number.

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Agency

State of Iowa

Agency

444 Judicial

Address

Iowa Judicial Branch Building

1111 E Court Ave

Des Moines, Iowa, 50319

Website

http://www.iowacourts.gov/

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