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

Cook County, IL • Chicago, IL

79d • $90,677 - $159,936

About The Position

The Civil Actions Bureau of the Cook County States Attorneys Office is seeking experienced civil litigation attorneys to one of our various practice areas as an Assistant States 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.

Requirements

• A Juris Doctor degree, with a license to practice in the State of Illinois.
• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation practice (some sections may require more years of practice and/or more years of experience in specific areas).
• Highly organized self-starter capable of working individually or in a team.
• Strong writing, research, oral advocacy, and organizational skills for managing a varied and high-volume government practice.

Nice To Haves

• Significant litigation experience in the areas of law and forums in which we practice.
• Institutional knowledge of one or more parts of Cook County government.
• Experience representing government clients on behalf of the Cook County States Attorney and/or a similar government agency.
• Experience with evidentiary hearings and preliminary injunctions.
• Experience working on appeals.
• Achievements demonstrating creative thinking and legal analysis.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Handle cases in various practice areas including civil rights and torts claims defense, labor & employment, constitutional claims, medical malpractice defense, real estate tax matters, child support litigation, revenue recovery efforts, government law, workers compensation litigation, and advisory opinions.

Benefits

• Variety of medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program including vacation, personal, and sick leave, as well as 13 paid holidays.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling and referral services.
• Pension plan through Cook County.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees