Assistant State's Attorney - Civil Actions Bureau - Civil Rights, Child Support, Workers' Compe

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Welcome to the Cook County State's Attorney Office Job Board. As one of the largest legal services providers in the nation employing over 700 attorneys, we are committed to not only upholding the law and safeguarding the rights of all citizens, but also fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office provides a wealth of opportunities to make a difference and serve the community. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about justice, equity, and public service.

Our Job Board is regularly updated with opportunities across a range of roles, from legal and administrative to investigative. Each role is integral to our mission and contributes significantly to our office's effectiveness.

By joining our team, you will be part of a dynamic workforce that values integrity, professionalism, and collaboration. You will have the chance to work on meaningful cases, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to creating a safer and more just Cook County.

Explore our current openings below and find where you fit in our mission to pursue justice and serve the public.

To do justice in the pursuit of thriving, healthy, and safe communities.

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We're committed to creating a safer, stronger Cook County. That means approaching every case with integrity, demanding accountability, and increasing our presence in the community. Our success is not measured convictions. We believe in doing what's right - fighting for the best, fairest outcomes, whatever form that takes. It's our responsibility to address the historic inequities in our justice system. Everyone deserves a fair shot at justice, regardless of their zip code, paycheck, or the color of their skin.

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Reports to: Supervisor of the relevant section

Classification: Full-Time

Location: Daley Center

Bureau: Civil Actions Bureau

Division/Unit: Civil Rights, Child Support, or Workers' Compensation

Final date to receive applications: Rolling

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

Salary: $90,677-$159,936. Salary ranges are 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.

General Description: The Civil Actions Bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced civil litigation attorneys to one of our various practice areas as an Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA). We represent Cook County officials and employees in a wide array of litigation matters. All of our practice groups are highly collegial and collaborative. Learning opportunities abound! You will handle your own matters, but never without the training and support you need to be successful.

The Civil Actions Bureau is a great place both for experts in their substantive area of practice and those who are just beginning to develop a specific litigation skillset.

Duties/Responsibilities:

ASAs represent Cook County officials and employees in any kind of action that they might file or that might be filed against them in their official capacity. Our practice areas include: civil rights and torts claims defense, labor & employment, constitutional claims, medical malpractice defense, representation of the Cook County Treasurer in real estate tax matters, representation of the Illinois Department of Human Services in child support litigation, revenue recovery efforts, government law (including FOIA and FOID litigation and defense of County ordinances), workers’ compensation litigation, and advisory opinions.

If you have experience in one or more of these areas, please apply today!

Minimum Qualifications:

Each section has its own minimum qualifications. Please select the section(s) for which you are applying in the application itself. Sections we are currently hiring for are below:

• Child Support
• Workers' Compensation

All sections require:

• A Juris Doctor degree, with a license to practice in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation practice (although some sections require more years of practice and/or more years of experience in one of the substantive areas of the law in which we practice).
• The applicant must be a highly organized self-starter who is capable of working individually or in a team and has strong writing, research, oral advocacy, and organizational skills for managing a varied and high-volume…