Assistant States Attorney - Experienced

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Champaign County State's Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney licensed in Illinois for an Assistant State's Attorney position. The candidate will be skilled in trial advocacy, communication, organization, and technology, and must exercise good judgment and be willing to represent the office in court and with the public.

This role includes primary responsibility for preparing jury and bench trials, handling motions and plea negotiations in criminal cases of normal to advanced

Qualifications

• Illinois license to practice law is required.
• Minimum of 3 years post-law school experience.
• Experience in prosecution, litigation, criminal law, social services, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Prepare jury and bench trials, including motion practice and plea negotiations.
• Represent the office in court and with the public.
• Coordinate with victim advocates and law enforcement, including preparing search warrants.

Skills

Trial advocacy

Communication

Organization

Technology

Judgement/Decision making

Court representation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois license to practice law

Job description

Assistant State Attorney - Experienced JobID: 3663

• Location: 101 E. Main Street (Courthouse)
• Date Available: ASAP

Job Title: Assistant State's Attorney

Department: State's Attorney's Office

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 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.
• Have professional experience and demonstrated professional interest in:
• Prosecution
• Litigation
• Criminal Law
• Social Services
• Other related fields

Compensation

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

Benefits

• Champaign County is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, includingpaid time off, health insurance, life insurance, and employer contributions to a defined-benefit retirement plan.

Benefit details can be foundon the Champaign County Jobs page .???