AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Sexually Violent Persons- Springfield

Office of the Illinois Attorney General; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 107,550; Full time

Job summary

The Sexually Violent Persons Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General in Springfield seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor for an Assistant Attorney General position. The role involves prosecuting sex-offender cases, managing discovery, presenting and cross-examining experts, and coordinating with state agencies.

Candidates must have 3–4 years of prosecution experience and be licensed in Illinois; some general criminal prosecutions may also be required.

Qualifications

• Must have 3–4 years of prosecution experience.
• Licensed attorney in Illinois.
• Experience handling sex-offender cases and complex trials.
• Ability to manage extensive discovery and present/cross-examine experts.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute proceedings to commit convicted sex offenders, including motion hearings and trial work.
• Manage extensive discovery and present and cross-examine experts in evaluating sex offenders.
• Collaborate with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Human Services.

Skills

Prosecution experience

Trial experience

Mental health issues

Case management

Illinois bar licensed

3-4 years prosecution

Job description

The Sexually Violent Persons Bureau seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Springfield office.

Prosecutors working in the Sexually Violent Persons Unit have wide-ranging duties including:

• prosecution of proceedings to commit convicted sex offenders, including motion hearings and trial work;


• managing extensive discovery, presenting and cross-examining experts in the area of evaluating sex offenders;


• working with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Human Services in various capacities.

Qualified candidates will have significant criminal prosecution and trial experience, including knowledge of mental health issues and ability to manage complex cases. Prosecution of some general crime cases also likely.

Candidates must have a minimum of 3-4 years prosecution experience and must be licensed by the State of Illinois.

Salary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 82,000 to $ 107,550.