Assistant State’s Attorney

Tazewell County State's Attorney's Office; Pekin (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

ARDC dues

CLE

Health insurance (vision & dental)

Paid holidays

Sick days

Vacation up to 4 weeks

Employee health fair (optional)

Job summary

Ilsaap seeks an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Tazewell County State’s Attorney’s Office in Pekin, Illinois. This full-time role involves prosecuting criminal and/or juvenile cases, with opportunities for training and mentorship for new attorneys. Illinois licensure is required or pursued.

Starting salary is $77,000 with commensurate experience. Location is Pekin, within easy reach of Peoria and Chicago metro areas. Benefits include retirement, health, and leave provisions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required or equivalent.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or pursuing licensure.
• Experience in prosecutorial work is a plus, but entry-level applicants are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Read investigative reports.
• Make charging decisions.
• Prepare motions, petitions and pleadings.
• Conduct legal research.
• Argue and litigate motions and hearings in court.
• Conduct jury and bench trials.
• Communicate with law enforcement and public agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Courtroom advocacy

Interagency communication

Education

J.D. degree

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Job description

Title: Assistant State’s Attorney

Location: Tazewell County State’s Attorney’s Office – Pekin, Illinois

Start date: Immediate opening but negotiable

Salary: Commensurate with experience but starting salary is $77,000

Summary: The Tazewell County State’s Attorney’s Office has an opening for an Assistant State’s Attorney. This is a full-time position. Opportunities are available for responsibilities prosecuting criminal and/or juvenile court cases. Both experienced and entry level applicants are encouraged to apply. Opportunities are available for experience with either criminal or juvenile cases.

Details: Primary duties and responsibilities include the following:

• reading investigative reports
• making charging decisions
• preparing written motions, petitions and pleadings
• conducting legal research
• arguing and litigating motions and various hearings in court
• conducting jury and bench trials
• communicating with law enforcement and other various agencies and members of the public
• performing other duties as assigned by the State’s Attorney

Assistant State’s Attorneys work independently and exercise professional judgment with minimal direct supervision. New or less experienced attorneys will be provided support and training as needed. Individuals must either be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois or willing to seek licensure.

Location: Pekin is located in the Peoria, Illinois metro area near a variety of other very livable communities. It is the county seat of Tazewell County, Illinois and lies approximately 40 miles west of the Bloomington-Normal metro area and within comfortable driving distance from the Chicago, St. Louis, Milwaukee and Indianapolis metro areas.

Benefits:

• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan
• ARDC dues
• CLE
• health insurance benefits including vision and dental coverage
• paid holidays
• sick days
• vacation time up to 4 weeks annually
• optional participation in an employee health fair