Litigation Attorney – Child Protection Division

ccsao; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 102,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office seeks an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Child Protection Division, located at 1100 S. Hamilton Avenue, Chicago, to manage daily court calls and handle all aspects of child protection petitions, including abuse, neglect, and dependency matters.

This full-time, on-site role requires a Juris Doctor and at least three years of licensed attorney experience, with strong litigation and writing skills and a commitment to family reunification principles.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution.
• At least three years of experience as a licensed attorney.
• Prior litigation experience, significant legal writing experience, or prior work in the child welfare or social work field.
• A strong interest in child protection and / or family law and
• An understanding of, and a commitment to, family reunification principles.

Responsibilities

• Review DCFS and social service agency documentation, medical, psychiatric, school and law enforcement records having to do with child abuse and neglect petitions, interview and prepare witnesses and work up child protection cases for trials and corollary hearings.
• Regular daily litigation including motion practice, adjudication and termination of parental rights trials and permanency hearings in all phases of child protection proceedings.
• Interact regularly in and outside of court with victims, DCFS investigators, social workers, foster care caseworkers, judges, law enforcement, family members, foster parents, social service agency providers and clinicians, community representatives, medical professionals and mental health professionals regarding cases in the Child Protection Division to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.
• This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position.

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office seeks an Assistant State’s Attorney in the Child Protection Division, located at 1100 S. Hamilton Avenue, Chicago, to manage daily court calls and handle all aspects of child protection petitions, including abuse, neglect, and dependency matters.

This full-time, on-site role requires a Juris Doctor and at least three years of licensed attorney experience, with strong litigation and writing skills and a commitment to family reunification principles.