Assistant State’s Attorney, Civil Actions — Public Service

Cook-County-State; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 107,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Paid time off

Public service loan forgiveness

Health benefits

Job summary

The Civil Actions Bureau of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office seeks experienced attorneys to join our Bureau as an Assistant State's Attorney (ASA). We represent Cook County officials and employees in a wide array of litigation matters as well as providing legal advice to county agencies.

ASAs handle their own matters with training and support, and practice areas include civil rights, torts, constitutional claims, labor and employment, medical malpractice defense, real estate tax

Qualifications

• Must possess a law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Be a member in good standing with the Illinois bar, or eligible for admission to Illinois bar on Motion (reciprocity).
• Must have been a licensed attorney for at least 5 years.
• Must have at least 3 years of litigation experience.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and meet all deadlines.
• Must have excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Must demonstrate the ability to articulate sound legal arguments orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Defend Cook County officials and employees in civil actions filed against them in their official capacity.
• May initiate civil litigation or intervene on behalf of the SAO or other elected official.
• Litigate motions, petitions, bench and jury trials in federal/state court and administrative bodies.
• Work closely with multiple county agencies and officials to represent the office and Cook County interests.
• Work independently while being part of a team with training and support.

Skills

J.D.

Illinois bar admission

5+ years licensed attorney

3+ years litigation experience

strong organizational skills

legal research and writing

Education

Accredited law school - J.D.

Job description

The Civil Actions Bureau of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office seeks experienced attorneys to join our Bureau as an Assistant State's Attorney (ASA). We represent Cook County officials and employees in a wide array of litigation matters as well as providing legal advice to county agencies.

ASAs handle their own matters with training and support, and practice areas include civil rights, torts, constitutional claims, labor and employment, medical malpractice defense, real estate tax