Assistant State's Attorney

Preferred qualifications:

The ideal candidate will be a motivated, ambitious 'self-starter' capable of operating independently at a relatively high level. That candidate is tech savy and has some experience in the criminal or juvenile courts. They would also be comfortable handling cases in court regularly and dealing with the public; possess strong communication skills; and be thorough. Able to adapt, manage competing demands, work as a team, and exercise the power of the State's Attorney's Office fairly, properly, and professionally.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Meet necessary licensure, training, and CLE requirements (necessary expenses reimbursed)
Represent the State in all trial court proceedings including ordinance violations, traffic court, criminal court, detention hearings, arraignments, preliminary hearings, extraditions, pretrial conferences, and trials
Obtain arrest warrants; prepare and obtain search warrants,
Draft, review, and proof ordinances, charges, contracts, memos, letters and other documents
Provide daily briefings to the State's Attorney
Punctual and regular attendance in office
Limited travel (mileage reimbursed)
Occasional on-call duties
'As assigned' tasks for which the State's Attorney's Office is responsible

Work Environment:

Warren County Courthouse in Monmouth, Illinois, Ninth Judicial Circuit. From time to time, the Assistant State's Attorney may be expected to travel to the courthouse or the (adjacent) jail outside office hours, adjacent county courthouses, the Monmouth Police Department, the Galesburg Child Advocacy Center, or for CLE programs/symposia.

Schedule:

Regular office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office is closed from noon until 1:00 p.m. The Assistant State's Attorney will have access to the office and the computer system at all times. The job may require time on-call, after-hours, or weekends, on rare occasion.

On days when no court is scheduled it may be feasible for the ASA to work from home to a limited extent. Candidates with further questions about what this means as practical matter, should inquire.

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Personal and medical paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Environment:

Almost exclusively at the Warren County Courthouse in Monmouth, IL. From time to time, the Assistant State's Attorney may be expected to travel to the courthouse or the (adjacent) jail outside office hours, adjacent county courthouses, the Monmouth Police Department, the Galesburg Child Advocacy Center, or for CLE programs/symposia.

Schedule:

Regular office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. The office is closed from noon until 1:00 p.m. The Assistant State's Attorney will have access to the office and the computer system at all times. The job may require time on-call, after-hours, or weekends, on rare occasion.

On days when no court is scheduled it may be feasible for the ASA to work from home to a limited extent. Candidates with further questions about what this means as practical matter, should inquire.

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Loan forgiveness
Personal and medical paid time off
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Start date:

Immediately

Mandatory

Qualifications:

Currently licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
* In good standing with the Illinois Bar.
Familiarity with Windows based computer systems
Familiarity with Microsoft Word
Familiarity with Google Drive and Gmail

* Those with a valid Supreme Court Rule 711 License may be eligible for hire upon different terms.

Experience:

Experience desired, but not required. However, the selected candidate must be capable of keeping an accelerated learning pace.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ability to move stacks or boxes of files, papers, and a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work is primarily sedentary, with employees sitting most of the time.