Assistant Attorney General - Revenue Section

Position Details

This is a non-merit position. 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.

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 specific position will assist the client in the fields of 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. This position requires a license, or the ability to obtain a license, to practice law in Iowa.

Representation: Attorneys represent the Iowa Department of Revenue before courts and administrative tribunals. This involves litigation, preparation of legal briefs, and argumentation in legal proceedings. Research and review tax law and regulations, revenue rulings, formal opinions, and guidance documents to ensure consistent application of tax laws.

Legal Advice: Provide legal counsel to the Iowa Department of Revenue on various agency matters, which encompasses guidance on complex tax laws, regulatory compliance and justice.

Tax Law Expertise: Advise and represent the Department of Revenue on a variety of taxes, such as personal and business income, sales/use, franchise, alcohol, cigarette, excise, property, and special local option taxes. 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.

Drafting and Opinions: Prepare and review legal orders and formal responses to tax opinion requests made to the Attorney General or Department of Revenue. Draft official documents as needed.

Tobacco Enforcement: Enforce state laws regulating tobacco manufacturing, import, and sales; manage legal interests in tobacco litigation, settlement enforcement, and challenges from tobacco companies. Ensure compliance with the master settlement agreement, escrow statutes and regulated registrations.

Statutory Interpretation: A revenue-section attorney interprets and applies complex state and federal tax statutes and regulations, providing clear, written and oral legal guidance to revenue agencies, courts, and other officials. Apply strong skills in statutory construction, administrative law, and interpreting complex state and federal statutes.

Legal Research and Writing: Conduct sophisticated legal research; write high-quality legal materials, including pleadings, motions, memoranda, and opinions.

Collaboration: Work alongside other government attorneys and agencies, including 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 to practice law in Iowa 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.

In addition to a collegial environment among people who share your passion for public service, perks of working for the Office of the Attorney General include flexible work-from-home schedules and excellent work-life balance and benefits.

Annual pay ranges from $62,337.60 –$96,699.20, depending on experience.

The State of Iowa is an Equal Employment…