Statewide Criminal Trials Prosecutor

Illinois Attorney General (IL); Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Attorney General's Office seeks an Assistant Attorney General to handle a broad range of criminal prosecutions across Illinois. The role involves investigations, drafting warrants, presenting to Grand Juries, and managing discovery, with travel required throughout the state.

Qualifications include at least 2 years in criminal prosecution, felony case experience, and an Illinois license to practice law. Salary ranges from $87,000 to $107,550, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of criminal prosecution experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Experience prosecuting felony crimes.
• Knowledge of mental health issues and ability to manage complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of criminal prosecutions.
• Draft search warrants, present cases to Grand Juries, conduct hearings.
• Prepare and argue pretrial motions, manage discovery, conduct jury and bench trials.
• Argue post-trial motions and travel statewide as required.

Skills

Criminal prosecution

Trial experience

Felony crimes

Litigation experience

Education

Licensed attorney (Illinois)

Job description

Illinois Attorney General's Office seeks an Assistant Attorney General to handle a broad range of criminal prosecutions across Illinois. The role involves investigations, drafting warrants, presenting to Grand Juries, and managing discovery, with travel required throughout the state.

Qualifications include at least 2 years in criminal prosecution, felony case experience, and an Illinois license to practice law. Salary ranges from $87,000 to $107,550, commensurate with experience.