Assistant State’s Attorney

Illinois Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off/Vacation Time/Court Holidays

Job summary

A state legal office in Illinois is seeking an Assistant State’s Attorney to handle various legal responsibilities including plea negotiations, trial preparations, and case presentations. The ideal candidate will have a license to practice law in Illinois and 5-10 years of experience. Benefits include health insurance, IMRF enrollment, and paid time off. This position offers a competitive salary of $80,000-$100,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Must have a license to practice law before Illinois courts.
• 5-10 years of experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and negotiate pleas for criminal cases.
• Prepare and present written briefs and oral judgments.
• Prepare complaints for arrest/search warrants.
• Prepare charges in criminal cases.

Skills

Preparation and negotiation skills

Trial experience

Legal research skills

Education

License to practice law in Illinois

Job description

Company Description

Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office is looking to fill a vacant position for an Assistant State’s Attorney. This position performs legal work in the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office as prescribed by law.

Benefits

• IMRF Enrollment
• Health Insurance
• Vision/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Office/Vacation Time/Court Holidays off

Job Description

Under general direction, performs legal attorney work in the State’s Attorney’s Office as prescribed by law. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Exercises primary responsibility for the preparation, plea negotiation and trial of all types of criminal cases of normal complexity
• Exercises primary responsibility for the preparation and presentation of written briefs and oral judgments in all types of criminal cases of normal complexity
• Prepares and presents complaints for arrest/search warrants in criminal cases
• Prepares charges in criminal cases of normal complexity

Qualifications

Must have a license to practice law before Illinois courts, plus 5-10 years of experience.

Additional Information

Salary range: $80,000-$100,000 annually

Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Enrollment in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation/Personal Time/Court Approved Holidays

Contact

Please send resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references to [e-mail]