Criminal Prosecutor & Civil Counsel – State’s Attorney

Ilsaap; Aledo (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IMRF pension

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Paid continuing legal education andBar

Bar dues

Job summary

Mercer County State's Attorney's Office seeks a full-time Assistant State's Attorney to prosecute a wide range of criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The role involves screening cases for charges and providing legal guidance in court and to law enforcement.

Additionally, the attorney will represent the county in civil matters, participate in specialty courts, and advise department heads on legal investigations and policies as needed.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school.
• Registered Attorney in good standing with the ARDC.

Responsibilities

• Prosecute felonies, misdemeanors, traffic violations, conservation violations, ordinance violations, petitions to revoke, bond hearings, abuse and neglect cases, and juvenile delinquency cases.
• Screen these cases for charging decisions and present them in court.
• Represent Mercer County government in civil matters and litigation.
• Participate in specialty and diversionary courts and advise law enforcement on investigations.
• Provide legal guidance to department heads and elected officials when necessary.

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Mercer County State's Attorney's Office seeks a full-time Assistant State's Attorney to prosecute a wide range of criminal matters including felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic violations. The role involves screening cases for charges and providing legal guidance in court and to law enforcement.

Additionally, the attorney will represent the county in civil matters, participate in specialty courts, and advise department heads on legal investigations and policies as needed.