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Assistant Attorney General 1 – Child Support Services (HHS Division) Des Moines

Date Posted
February 23, 2026
Type
Full Time

Job Details

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Health and Human Services Section to represent the State of Iowa’s Child Support Services (CSS) in Des Moines.

If selected for this position, you will appear before the Iowa District Court in actions to establish, modify or enforce support; review and present administrative support orders issued by CSS to the district court; and provide legal advice to CSS on a variety of matters. While in-person court attendance is required, successful candidate may be given the option of remote work.

Requirements

Candidates must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage a large caseload while working within a team environment. Previous experience with the Iowa Child Support Guidelines or family law cases is preferred. This position requires a license, or the ability to obtain a license, to practice law in Iowa. Applicants awaiting Iowa Bar Exam results or planning to take the exam will be considered.

Pay and Benefits

Annual salary range is $62,337.60 – $96,699.20, based on experience. Benefits include flexible work-from-home options, excellent work-life balance, comprehensive benefits package, and no hourly billing requirements.

Contact Information

Apply by sending a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Zach Hoffman, Chief of Staff, at AGHumanResources@ag.iowa.gov or 1305 E. Walnut St., 2nd Floor, Des Moines, IA 50319.

This is a non-merit position for the Office of the Iowa Attorney General. 
 
Positions in this class are exempt from the screening and referral requirements of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Human Resources Enterprise. 

Background check is required. Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.  To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.e-verify.gov.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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