Assistant State's Attorney

Jo Daviess County; Illinois; On-site; USD 53,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Jo Daviess County is seeking a full-time Assistant State’s Attorney to prosecute felonies and misdemeanors, handle traffic and other violations, and provide legal guidance to law enforcement and county officials. The role includes civil matters on behalf of the county and advising department heads as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a Juris Doctorate and active Illinois ARDC registration. Prior criminal law experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be registered attorney in good standing with the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, conservation violations, ordinance violations, petitions to revoke, bond hearings, abuse and neglect cases, and juvenile delinquency cases.
• Screen cases for charges and determine approvals; represent Jo Daviess County government in civil matters and litigation.
• Provide legal advice to law enforcement officers about criminal investigations.
• Advise department heads and elected office holders of Jo Daviess County Government as needed.

Skills

Criminal law experience

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Registered Attorney in good standing with ARDC

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.

Jo Daviess County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.