Assistant State's Attorney Position(s) /Civil

Will County, IL•Will County, IL

40d

About The Position

This person shall be assigned to the Civil Division of the State's Attorney's Office. In that capacity the ASA shall be required to represent the interests of the County of Will, its officers and employees. This includes but is not limited to handling all stages of litigation, reviewing legal documents, attending meetings, providing general legal counsel and any other legal services necessary to the elected officials of Will County or their respective staff and departments. In addition, the civil division assistants are charged with the duties of establishing paternity, enforcing child support and prosecuting mental health petitions, property tax petitions and of performing any other duties assigned by their supervisor. An attorney with transactional and local government experience is preferred.

Requirements

One page letter of application and attached resume
copy of current A.R.D.C card issued by the Illinois Supreme Court
minimum three references
writing sample(s)
law school transcripts
Background check required

Nice To Haves

An attorney with transactional and local government experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

handling all stages of litigation
reviewing legal documents
attending meetings
providing general legal counsel and any other legal services necessary to the elected officials of Will County or their respective staff and departments
establishing paternity
enforcing child support
prosecuting mental health petitions
prosecuting property tax petitions
performing any other duties assigned by their supervisor