Dynamic Assistant State’s Attorney — Trial-Ready Prosecution

Illinois State Bar Association; Vandalia (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant State’s Attorney to join a busy prosecutorial team. The role offers opportunities to handle a broad range of criminal matters, gain substantial courtroom experience, and serve the community by seeking justice while protecting victims, defendants, and the public.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently in a high-volume environment, make sound decisions under pressure, and manage multiple cases with competing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in the State of Illinois.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a demanding caseload and work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent judgment, integrity, professionalism, and commitment to ethical legal practice.

Responsibilities

• Review, evaluate, and prosecute felony and misdemeanor criminal cases.
• Conduct arraignments, bond hearings, preliminary hearings, motions, status hearings, and trials.
• Prepare charging documents, motions, pleadings, discovery, and other legal documents.
• Analyze police reports, witness statements, physical evidence, and other investigative materials.
• Communicate professionally with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, defense counsel, judges, and justice-system partners.
• Meet with victims and witnesses and provide information regarding the prosecution process.

Skills

Legal research

Writing

Analytical thinking

Oral advocacy

Caseload management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant State’s Attorney to join a busy prosecutorial team. The role offers opportunities to handle a broad range of criminal matters, gain substantial courtroom experience, and serve the community by seeking justice while protecting victims, defendants, and the public.

The successful candidate must be able to work independently in a high-volume environment, make sound decisions under pressure, and manage multiple cases with competing deadlines.