Assistant States Attorney - Entry Level

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 64,106 - 82,888; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Champaign County State's Attorney's Office in Urbana, IL seeks an Assistant State's Attorney – Entry Level. You will assist with trial preparation, conduct legal research, and support jury and bench trials under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold an Illinois law license and have interest in prosecution, litigation, and criminal law. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, including health insurance and retirement plans, with on-site work in Urbana.

Qualifications

• Holds a current license to practice law in Illinois.
• Professional experience or interest in prosecution, litigation, criminal law, social services, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Prepare jury and bench trials, motions, and plea negotiations in criminal cases.
• Represent the office in court and with the public.
• Coordinate with victim advocates and law enforcement; prepare search warrants.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Communication

Organization

Technology

Education

License to practice law in Illinois

Job description

Assistant State's Attorney – Entry Level

Location: 101 East Main Street, Urbana, IL 61801.

Pay: $30.82 – $39.85 per hour (depending on experience and qualifications).

Summary

Preferred applicants must be skilled in trial advocacy, communication, organization, and technology, demonstrate good judgment and the ability to make decisions, and be able to professionally represent the office in court and with the public. This includes, but is not limited to, exercising primary responsibility for the preparation of jury and bench trials, motion practice and plea negotiations in all types of criminal cases of normal to advanced complexity, and working cooperatively with victim advocates and with law enforcement in criminal prosecutions including preparing search warrants. Other duties may be assigned by the State's Attorney.

Qualifications

• Holds a current license to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Professional experience and demonstrated interest in Prosecution, Litigation, Criminal Law, Social Services, or other related fields.

Compensation and Benefits

Wage Range: $30.82 – $39.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Life insurance

How to Apply

• Submit an application online by visiting the Champaign County Open Positions page.
• Submit resumes and references by mail to Julia Reitz, Champaign County State's Attorney, 101 E Main Street, Urbana, Illinois, 61801.
• Submit resumes and references by email to Jessica Pickett at [e-mail].