Assistant States Attorney - Entry Level

Champaign County•Urbana, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Preferred applicants must be skilled in trial advocacy, communication, organization, and technology, demonstrate good judgement and the ability to make decisions, and be able to professionally represent the office in court and with the public. This includes, but is not limited to, exercising primary responsibility for the preparation of jury and bench trials, motion practice and plea negotiations in all types of criminal cases of normal to advanced complexity, and working cooperatively with victim advocates and with law enforcement in criminal prosecutions including preparing search warrants. Other duties may be assigned by the State's Attorney.

Requirements

Holds a current license to practice law in the State of Illinois
Have professional experience and demonstrated professional interest in Prosecution
Have professional experience and demonstrated professional interest in Litigation
Have professional experience and demonstrated professional interest in Criminal Law
Have professional experience and demonstrated professional interest in Social Services
Have professional experience and demonstrated professional interest in Other related fields

Nice To Haves

Skilled in trial advocacy
Skilled in communication
Skilled in organization
Skilled in technology
Demonstrate good judgement
Ability to make decisions
Able to professionally represent the office in court and with the public

Responsibilities

Exercising primary responsibility for the preparation of jury and bench trials
Motion practice and plea negotiations in all types of criminal cases of normal to advanced complexity
Working cooperatively with victim advocates and with law enforcement in criminal prosecutions
Preparing search warrants