Assistant State's Attorney, Criminal Division - Entry Level

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Job Title: Assistant State’s Attorney –
Entry Level 1-5 years’ Experience
, Criminal Division

Reports to: Supervisor and Deputy Supervisors of the Criminal Division

Location: Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, Chicago, IL municipal courts and surrounding suburban districts including Skokie, Rolling Meadows, Maywood, Bridgeview, and Markham

Bureau: Criminal Prosecution’s Bureau

Division/Unit: Placement of unit is dependent on level of experience and departmental need

Salary: $92,857-$105,063. Salary is provided by law; however, individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and quality of experience. Any salary offered is determined by the Chief of Staff and is non‑negotiable.

Note:

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions.

General Description:

The Criminal Prosecutions Bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney Office is seeking an entry level Assistant State’s Attorney in the Criminal Misdemeanors (City or Suburban), Domestic Violence Misdemeanors (City or Suburban), Felony Review, Juvenile Justice (Delinquency), and Traffic units.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Will be prosecuting under the Criminal Code of the State of Illinois Assistant State’s Attorney
• Will be required to manage misdemeanor and traffic caseloads, as well as handle preliminary hearings, grand jury indictments, and bond hearings
• Will be expected to work closely with multiple law enforcement agencies and represent the People of the State of Illinois in hearings and trials
• Work well with people from diverse communities, work independently, have excellent time management skills and be self-initiating
• Effectively communicate the mission and values of the CCSAO to members of the community
• Preparing misdemeanor and traffic cases for disposition
• Litigate motions, petitions, bench and jury trials and all functions related to the aforementioned trials
• Work…