Entry-Level Prosecutor: Jury Trials & Plea Negotiations

Experience Champaign Urbana

Urbana (IL)

On-site

USD 64,106 - 82,888

Full time

14 days+
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Health insurance
Retirement plan
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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

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.

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