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County Attorney page to Collections and Office Assistant Job Position
The Clay County Attorney’s Office seeks to hire a full-time employee to assist with collections, court docket management and administrative duties.
The successful applicant will work 37.5 hours per week (8:00 to 4:30 M-F).
The starting wage will be $16.00 - $19.00 per hour depending on experience and knowledge. Benefits include IPERS and insurance after the first 30 days and paid time off after the first year.
A more detailed description and the county employment application form can be found on the Clay County website:
www.claycounty.iowa.gov - click on “Jobs”. Resume and Employment Application Form to be received by June 1, 2026, and should be mailed to 505 2nd Avenue West, Suite A, Spencer, Iowa 51301.
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Contact Information
Travis S. Johnson
Clay County Attorney
Clay County Attorney
505 2nd Avenue West Suite A
Spencer, Iowa 51301
clayattorney@claycounty.iowa.gov
Phone
Fax
712-262-1189
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Staff
Rebecca P. Kern
Assistant County Attorney
Barry Sackett
Part-time Assistant County Attorney
Monica Rehnstrom
Legal Assistant
Kathy Murphy
Legal Assistant
Pam Baugh
Victim Witness Coordinator
Amy Moser
Collections
Duties of the County Attorney
The responsibilities of the County Attorney are prosecuting violations of the laws of the State of Iowa, and of County Ordinances. The County Attorney is also the legal advisor for Clay County.
Prosecute all violations of state criminal laws and county ordinances.
Provide legal advice to the Board of Supervisors & county & township officers concerning county matters.
Represent and defend the state, county and its officers in officially related cases.
Recover all monies (debts, fines, penalties, etc.) owing to the state or county.
Present all mental health commitment proceedings and all juvenile delinquency and child in need of assistance cases.
There are both full-time and part-time County Attorneys in Iowa. Roughly two-thirds of all County Attorneys are part-time and may handle private legal work in addition to their official duties.
Give legal advice to or represent private groups or persons
File lawsuits for private persons or defend them against lawsuits, including actions for dissolution of marriage
Prepare wills, deeds or other legal documents for private individuals
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