Assistant States Attorney - Experienced

Champaign County; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Defined-benefit retirement plan (emloy

Job summary

The Champaign County State's Attorney's Office seeks an experienced attorney licensed in Illinois for an Assistant State's Attorney position in Urbana. The role requires trial advocacy, strong communication, organization, and the ability to work with law enforcement and victim advocates on criminal prosecutions.

Responsibilities include preparing jury and bench trials, handling motion practice and plea negotiations in standard to advanced cases, and representing the office in court and to the

Qualifications

• Hold a current license to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum of 3 years post-law school practice.
• Professional experience and demonstrated interest in Prosecution, Litigation, Criminal Law, Social Services, and related fields.

Responsibilities

• Prepare jury and bench trials.
• Conduct motion practice and plea negotiations.
• Represent the office in court and with the public.
• Collaborate with victim advocates and law enforcement; prepare search warrants.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Communication

Organization

Technology

Judgement/Decision making

Job description

Assistant State's Attorney

Location: 101 E. Main Street (Courthouse), Urbana, IL 61801.

Pay

$39.85 - $53.02 per hour.

Summary

The Champaign County State's Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney licensed in the State of Illinois for an Assistant State's Attorney position. A successful applicant must be skilled in trial advocacy, communication, organization, and technology, demonstrate good judgement and the ability to make decisions, and be willing to 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

• Hold a current license to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum of 3 years post-law school practice.
• Professional experience and demonstrated interest in Prosecution, Litigation, Criminal Law, Social Services, and other related fields.

Compensation and Benefits

$39.85 - $53.02 per hour depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined-benefit retirement plan (employer contributions)