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Linn County

CRIMINAL PROSECUTOR I

Pay: $99,481/yr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 day ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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A Prosecutor is a lawyer who is responsible for presenting the case in a criminal trial against an individual accused of breaking the law. Typically, the prosecutor represents the government, or public, in the case brought against the accused person.

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Job Description

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot.

The answer is simple:

We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public! Why work at Linn County? Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget) Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS) Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees Free on-site fitness centers 100% County paid basic life insurance 12 paid holidays per year Training & professional development opportunities

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$99,480.52

About Criminal Prosecutor I:

Prosecutes simple misdemeanors and other court duties as assigned. Prosecutes simple misdemeanors and traffic violations in accordance with Iowa law. Prepares cases by reviewing reports, conducting legal research, reviewing criminal histories, and meeting with victims and witnesses. Drafts and negotiates plea agreements; participates in pretrial hearings and case management conferences. Prepares witnesses for testimony and organizes evidence for trial. Drafts, files, and argues pretrial motions; participates in jury selection, opening statements, witness examination, objections, and closing arguments. Conducts sentencing hearings, including preparation of victim impact statements and restitution documentation. Prepares and argues post-trial motions, including legal research and written responses. Represents the County Attorney's Office in mental health commitment hearings and related appeals. Participates in weekend and holiday rotation for bond reviews and court coverage; attends initial appearances. Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired in a Master's degree or Ph.D. level of study. No experience is required. Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Read the full job description here: Criminal Prosecutor I Job Description Learn more about the Linn County Attorney's Office here: Linn County Attorney's Office Website