Assistant State�s Attorney, Civil Actions Bureau

Cook County State's Attorney Office • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Civil Actions Bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney to join our Bureau as an Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA). We represent Cook County officials and employees in a wide array of litigation matters. Practice areas include advice and counsel, civil rights and torts defense, constitutional claims, labor & employment, medical malpractice defense, real estate tax matters, revenue recovery efforts, statutory litigation (including FOIA and FOID litigation and defense of County ordinances), transactions, and workers’ compensation litigation. All of our practice groups are highly collegial and collaborative. ASAs handle their own matters, but never without the training and support they 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

• Applicants must possess a law degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Be either a member in good standing with the Illinois bar, or eligible for admission to Illinois bar on Motion (reciprocity).
• Must have at least 6 years of litigation experience.
• Must have at least 3 years of civil litigation experience.
• Must have excellent organizational skills and meet all deadlines.
• Must have excellent legal research and writing abilities.
• Must demonstrate the ability to articulate sound legal arguments both orally and in writing, as well as articulate the rationale for decisions made.
• Must manage discovery effectively and efficiently, including filing appropriate objections including motions to quash.
• Must have a solid work ethic and show attention to detail and accountability.
• Must have the ability to work independently as well as be part of a team, including support staff and non-attorney clients.

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.
• Experience with evidentiary hearings and preliminary injunctions.
• Experience working on appeals.
• Achievements demonstrating creative thinking and legal analysis.

Responsibilities

• Will be assigned to defend Cook County officials and employees in any civil action filed against them in their official capacity.
• May be assigned to initiate civil litigation or intervene on behalf of the SAO, or any other Cook County elected official.
• Will litigate motions, petitions, bench and jury trials in federal and state court, as well as in front of administrative bodies.
• Expected to work closely with multiple county agencies and officials to represent the office and the interests of Cook County.
• Able to work well with people from diverse communities, work independently, have excellent time management skills and be self-initiating.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and referral services)
• Pension plan through Cook County

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior