Assistant State�s Attorney, Alternative Prosecutions Unit (APS Unit)
About The Position
The Alternative Prosecutions Unit of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an Assistant State’s Attorney to join the Unit to cover up to three weekly deferred prosecution court calls at multiple locations and to assist with daily screening of cases for diversion. This posting is for 1 vacancy as well as to form a pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies. Alternative Prosecutions Unit (APS) diverts nonviolent offenders to one of 28 courts countywide that focus on increasing public safety through principles of rehabilitation and restoration. Through deferred prosecution and treatment courts, nonviolent offenders are given the opportunity to change their behavior and address underlying issues that led to an interaction with the criminal justice system. Offenders who participate in these programs are less likely to be rearrested and thus return to their communities better equipped to become healthy, productive members of society. Assistant State’s Attorneys assigned to the APS Unit report directly to the Supervisor of the Unit and work closely with other members of the APS Unit. The APS Unit is part of the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau.
Requirements
- 3-5 years criminal experience in First Appearance Court and Preliminary Hearings
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Sound judgment, critical thinking, and effective time management skills
- Excellent communication skills and a willingness to collaborate with the court and community stakeholders
- Willingness to actively engage in on-going trainings and meetings
- Highly motivated and very reliable
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to creatively problem solve
- Strong prior performance evaluations
- Willingness and knowledge to cover for partners in other diversion or treatment courts
- Must uphold the mission and values of the Office and support attorneys in doing the same
Responsibilities
- Preparing for and covering weekly court calls
- Daily screening of cases for diversion eligibility and facilitating transfer of those cases
- Collaboration and frequent communication with court stakeholders
- Attending court meetings and unit meetings
- Compiling statistics
- Attending annual trainings
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans
- Paid Time Off (PTO) program, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 13 paid holidays
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension plan through Cook County
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
