Assistant State’s Attorney – Traffic/Misdemeanor Division

Illinois Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor; Danville (IL); On-site; USD 68,850 - 84,150; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision/Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off/Vacation Time/Court Holidays off

Job summary

The Illinois Office of the State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor seeks an Assistant State’s Attorney for the Traffic/Misdemeanor Division in Danville, Illinois. This role involves legal work including case preparation, plea negotiation, and trial management for criminal cases. Applicants must have a valid Illinois law license. The position offers a competitive salary of $76,500 annually and benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, along with paid vacation and IMRF enrollment.

Qualifications

• Must have a license to practice law before Illinois courts.

Responsibilities

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

Education

License to practice law before Illinois courts

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 Traffic/Misdemeanor 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 judgements 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.

Additional Information

• Salary: $76,500 annually
• Eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Enrollment in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation/Personal Time/Court Approved Holidays

Contact

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