Assistant State’s Attorney – Felony Division

Illinois Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF Enrollment

Health Insurance

Vision/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off/Vacation Time/Court Holidays off

Job summary

Illinois Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor in Danville, Illinois is looking for an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Felony Division. The role involves conducting legal work, preparing and presenting cases, and requires a valid Illinois law license along with a minimum of 15 years of experience. The position offers a salary range of $115,000 – $140,000 annually along with benefits like health and life insurance, and paid vacation time.

Qualifications

• Must have a license to practice law before Illinois courts.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience required.

Responsibilities

• Exercises primary responsibility for plea negotiation and trial preparation.
• Responsible for written briefs and oral judgments in criminal cases.
• Prepares and presents complaints for arrest/search warrants.
• Prepares charges in criminal cases.

Job description

Company Description

Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office is looking to fill a vacant position for an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Felony Division. This position performs legal work in the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office as prescribed by law.

Benefits

• IMRF Enrollment
• Health Insurance
• Vision/Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Office/Vacation Time/Court Holidays off

Job Description

Under general direction, performs legal attorney work in the State’s Attorney’s Office as prescribed by law. Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; other duties may be assigned:

• Exercises primary responsibility for the preparation, plea negotiation and trial of all types of criminal cases of normal complexity
• Exercises primary responsibility for the preparation and presentation of written briefs and oral judgments in all types of criminal cases of normal complexity
• Prepares and presents complaints for arrest/search warrants in criminal cases
• Prepares charges in criminal cases of normal complexity

Qualifications

Must have a license to practice law before Illinois courts, plus a minimum of 15 years of experience.

Additional Information

Salary range: $115,000 – $140,000 annually

Contact

Please send resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references to [e-mail]