Description

Position Summary

The Clinton County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an attorney to serve as an Assistant State’s Attorney. The position involves prosecuting a variety of criminal matters, substantial courtroom experience, and independently managing an assigned caseload with limited supervision. The Office values professionalism, teamwork, sound judgment, and service to the community.

Responsibilities include:

• Review, evaluate, and prosecute a variety of criminal cases with a focus on juvenile (JA and JD) cases.
• Prepare for and conduct hearings and trials
• Prepare charging documents, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and apply Illinois law.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, defense counsel, the judiciary, and the public.
• Manage an assigned caseload and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the State’s Attorney.

Requirements

Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Strong written and oral communication, courtroom advocacy, organizational, and technology skills.
• Ability to work independently and effectively in a collaborative environment.

Preferred:

• Three or more years of legal experience, preferably in criminal law, a State’s Attorney’s Office, or Public Defender’s Office.
• Experience handling juvenile (JA and JD) cases.
• Trial or significant courtroom experience
• Experience handling a high-volume caseload