Assistant State’s Attorney

Mercer County State's Attorney's Office; Aledo (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Paid continuing legal education andBar

Bar dues

Job summary

Mercer County State's Attorney's Office seeks a full-time Assistant State's Attorney to prosecute a wide range of criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The role involves screening cases for charges and providing legal guidance in court and to law enforcement.

Additionally, the attorney will represent the county in civil matters, participate in specialty courts, and advise department heads on legal investigations and policies as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Registered Attorney in good standing with the ARDC.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, conservation violations, ordinance violations, petitions to revoke, bond hearings, abuse and neglect cases, and juvenile delinquency cases.
• Screen these cases for charging decisions and present them in court.
• Represent Mercer County government in civil matters and litigation.
• Participate in specialty and diversionary courts and advise law enforcement on investigations.
• Provide legal guidance to department heads and elected officials when necessary.

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Job Description

The Mercer County State's Attorney's Office is seeking a full-time Assistant State's Attorney. The minimum requirements are as follows: (1) Juris Doctorate degree from an Accredited Law School and (2) Registered Attorney, in good standing, with the Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

This position is responsible for the prosecution of felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, conservation violations, ordinance violations, petitions to revoke, bond hearings, abuse and neglect cases, and juvenile delinquency cases as well as screening these same type of cases for approval of charges, representing the Mercer Count government including departments, officials, and employees in their official capacities civil matter and litigation, participating in specialty and diversionary courts, and providing legal advice to law enforcement officers about criminal investigations. The Assistant State's Attorney may also provide legal advice to all department heads and elected office holders of Mercer County Government. Previous experience in the field of criminal law is preferred, but not mandatory.

The salary range is $50,000.00 to $90,000.00, and benefits include an IMRF pension, health insurance, dental insurance, vacation and sick leave, paid continuing legal education and bar dues.

The Mercer County State's Attorney's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.