Assistant State’s Attorney

Jo Daviess County State's Attorney's Office; Galena (IL); On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Jo Daviess County State's Attorney's Office in Illinois is seeking a full-time Assistant State's Attorney to prosecute felonies, misdemeanors, traffic and related violations and to handle civil matters on behalf of the county. The position requires a Juris Doctorate and active Illinois attorney registration; prior criminal law experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Salary starts at $47 per hour with IMRF pension, health insurance, vacation and sick leave.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in good standing with the ARDC.
• Criminal law experience preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, conservation violations, ordinance violations, petitions to revoke, bond hearings, abuse and neglect, and juvenile delinquency cases.
• Screen cases for charges and represent the county in civil matters and litigation.
• Provide legal advice to law enforcement on criminal investigations.

Skills

Criminal law

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

The Jo Daviess 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 Jo Daviess County government including departments, officials, and employees in their official capacities in civil matters and litigation, 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 Jo Daviess County Government. Previous experience in the field of criminal law is preferred, but not mandatory.

Salary starts at $47 an hour and benefits include an IMRF pension, health insurance, vacation and sick leave.

Applications will be accepted until November 9, 2026, however the position can be filled at any time.

Jo Daviess County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.