ASSISTANT STATES ATTORNEY - CRIMINAL

NACBA; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

IMRF pension

Job summary

The Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office in Rockford seeks an Assistant State’s Attorney – Criminal to join a fast-paced, justice-driven team. This full-time, exempt position offers opportunities to handle a range of criminal matters and gain substantial trial experience.

A law degree and Illinois bar license are required; prior experience is welcome but not necessary. In-person work is preferred, with flexibility for part-time or remote arrangements for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must have a law degree and be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Previous experience is preferred but not required.
• In-person work is preferred; for the right candidate, part-time and/or remote arrangements may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Seek justice for crime victims and the people of our community; work in a collegial, supportive environment where every door is always open; gain un-paralleled trial experience.
• Under general supervision, performs professional legal work within the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office in units including Misdemeanor, DUI, Traffic, Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Drug Unit and Felony.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent

Job description

ASSISTANT STATES ATTORNEY - CRIMINAL

Job Type: Full Time - Exempt

Salary Range: $72,000+ dependant on experience

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), IMRF pension

Company Background

The State’s Attorney’s office is a dynamic, fast-paced office dedicated to seeking justice. The atmosphere is high-energy, as attorneys and support staff manage a steady flow of criminal cases. It is a rewarding environment, offering the opportunity to hold offenders accountable and ensure justice for victims.

Job Description

As an Assistant State’s Attorney, you will: Seek justice for crime victims and the people of our community; work in a collegial, supportive environment where every door is always open; and gain un-paralleled trial experience.

Under general supervision, performs professional legal work within the Winnebago County State’s Attorney’s Office in various units including Misdemeanor, DUI, Traffic, Juvenile, Domestic Violence, Drug Unit and Felony.

Job Qualifications

Qualified candidates will have a law degree and be licensed to practice law in Illinois, be trustworthy, and live the Office’s mission: To seek justice.

Previous experience preferred but not required. While full time, in person attorneys are preferred, for the right candidate, the office will also consider part-time and/or remote arrangements.