Assistant State’s Attorney

Illinois Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Payment of ARDC dues

Vacation and sick leave

Health, vision, dental, and life insurance

Paid court holidays (14 holidays)

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension

Job summary

A state government office in Decatur, Illinois, is seeking an Illinois-licensed attorney for a full-time position as a felony Assistant State’s Attorney. Key responsibilities include meeting with law enforcement, filing criminal charges, and prosecuting felony offenses. The position offers a salary range of $85,000-$115,000 based on experience, along with benefits such as health insurance and paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Illinois law license.
• Experience in negotiating and prosecuting cases preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet with law enforcement and witnesses.
• File criminal charges and negotiate felony offenses.
• Prosecute felony offenses in court.

Education

Illinois-licensed attorney

Job description

Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an Illinois-licensed attorney for a full-time position as a felony ASA. Duties include meeting with law enforcement and witnesses, filing criminal charges, negotiating and prosecuting felony offenses. Infrequent on-call duties may be required related to warrants.

Benefits Include

• Payment of ARDC dues
• Vacation and sick leave
• Health, vision, dental and life insurance
• All court holidays off and paid (14 holidays)
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension

Office Environment

The office values include that each person be treated with respect in the office and outside the office. We encourage and provide teambuilding, mentorship, and support to all attorneys as they seek justice in every case. Each Assistant State’s Attorney is trusted to negotiate his or her own cases.

Salary

Range of $85,000-$115,000, dependent upon experience.

Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter to the following:

Diane Couri, State’s Attorney ([e-mail])