Felony Review Attorney — Remote 1 Day/Week (IL)

Lake County, Illinois; Waukegan (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Remote one day per week

Career growth opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Lake County Government seeks an experienced attorney for its Felony Review Division in the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office. The role involves independently making felony charging decisions, running court calls and hearings, and collaborating with law enforcement and judges.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, Illinois licensure, and at least 12 months of criminal law experience. Night and weekend availability on a rotating basis is expected.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed attorney in Illinois.
• Minimum 12 months of criminal law experience; prosecution preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts hearings in first appearance court and detention court.
• Takes direction from supervisors.
• Prepares indictments and conducts grand jury proceedings.
• Works closely with law enforcement as they respond to initial reports of crime.
• Interacts effectively with law enforcement, colleagues, and Judges.
• Exercising charging discretion independently.
• Willingness to analyze felony cases and enter plea negotiations in first appearance court.
• Availability to work nights and weekends on a rotating basis as the attorney responsible for felony charging decisions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Oral communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Dependability

Education

Juris Doctorate

Licensed Attorney in Illinois

Criminal law experience 12 months

Job description

Lake County Government seeks an experienced attorney for its Felony Review Division in the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office. The role involves independently making felony charging decisions, running court calls and hearings, and collaborating with law enforcement and judges.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate, Illinois licensure, and at least 12 months of criminal law experience. Night and weekend availability on a rotating basis is expected.