Assistant State�s Attorney, Child Protection Division

Cook County State's Attorney Office•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of an Assistant State’s Attorney assigned to the Child Protection Division is the management of a daily court call and the handling of all aspects of a caseload of child protection matters, including adjudication of abuse, neglect, and dependency petitions, termination of parental rights trials, extensive motion practice, and permanency hearings. This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position.

Requirements

Applicants must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution.
At least three years of experience as a licensed attorney.
Prior litigation experience, significant legal writing experience, or prior work in the child welfare or social work field.
A strong interest in child protection and / or family law
An understanding of, and a commitment to, family reunification principles.

Responsibilities

Review DCFS and social service agency documentation, medical, psychiatric, school and law enforcement records having to do with child abuse and neglect petitions, interview and prepare witnesses and work up child protection cases for trials and corollary hearings.
Regular daily litigation including motion practice, adjudication and termination of parental rights trials and permanency hearings in all phases of child protection proceedings.
Interact regularly in and outside of court with victims, DCFS investigators, social workers, foster care caseworkers, judges, law enforcement, family members, foster parents, social service agency providers and clinicians, community representatives, medical professionals and mental health professionals regarding cases in the Child Protection Division to achieve the best outcomes for children and families.