Assistant Attorney General - Revenue Section

Job Description

This is a non‑merit position. Candidates must follow 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.

Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird seeks an Attorney to serve in the Revenue Section.

Attorneys in the Revenue Section represent the Iowa Department of Revenue before courts and administrative tribunals and provide legal advice to the agency on matters related to its operations. This position will assist the client in taxation, trial and appeal matters in both state and federal court, and tobacco‑related matters.

Candidates must have a passion for public service and possess exceptional skills in statutory construction, administrative law, legal writing, and providing written and oral advice to agency staff. Probate experience preferred. The position requires a license, or the ability to obtain a license, to practice law in Iowa.

• Representation
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  Represent the Iowa Department of Revenue before courts and administrative tribunals; prepare legal briefs; argue in proceedings. Research and review tax law, regulations, revenue rulings, opinions, and guidance documents.
• Legal Advice
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  Provide counsel on complex tax laws, regulatory compliance, and justice matters.
• Tax Law Expertise
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  Advise and represent on personal income, business income, sales/use, franchise, alcohol, cigarette, excise, property, and special local option taxes; render decisions on law construction and direct corrective action.
• Drafting and Opinions
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  Prepare and review legal orders and formal responses to tax opinion requests; draft official documents.
• Tobacco Enforcement
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  Enforce state laws regulating tobacco manufacturing, import, and sales; manage legal interests in tobacco litigation and settlement enforcement; ensure compliance with the master settlement agreement.
• Statutory Interpretation
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  Interpret and apply complex state and federal tax statutes, providing clear written and oral guidance.
• Legal Research and Writing
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  Conduct sophisticated research and produce pleadings, motions, memoranda, and opinions.
• Collaboration
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  Work with other government attorneys and agencies, offering technical support to communities and local officials on tobacco and revenue issues.

• Must be licensed to practice law in Iowa or able to obtain a license within six months of job offer.
• Exceptional abilities in legal writing, research, and statutory analysis.
• Passion for public service, with demonstrated experience or training in tax or administrative law.
• Ability to manage multiple complex assignments and meet deadlines.

The Attorney General’s office aims to ensure justice for Iowans, uphold the rule of law, protect the interests of state government, and provide meaningful support for victims and citizens across the state.

Annual pay ranges from $62,337.60 to $96,699.20, depending on experience. Flexible work-from-home schedules and excellent work‑life balance.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The State of Iowa participates in E‑Verify and complies with federal Right to Work laws. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Applicants must have graduated from an accredited school of law to qualify for positions in this classification.

At the time of appointment, employees must be admitted to the Iowa State Bar and appropriate federal courts.