Assistant State�s Attorney, Sexual Assault Division

Cook County State's Attorney Office•Chicago, IL

7d•$127,376 - $171,292•Onsite

About The Position

The Special Victims Bureau of the Cook County States Attorneys Office is seeking experienced Assistant States Attorneys at a 2nd chair or higher level, with felony review and felony jury trial experience to vertically prosecute Sexual Assault cases assigned to courthouses throughout Cook County. This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position.

Requirements

Possess a J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
Felony Second Chair or higher equivalent experience.
Successfully completed a rotation as a line ASA in the Felony Review Unit.
Desire to work with victims of sexual assault.
Knowledge of and experience with DNA evidence in a trial or investigative setting
Must uphold the mission and values of the CCSAO at all times and support fellow ASA in doing the same.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience prosecuting sexual assault cases is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Prepare sexual assault cases for disposition either by plea or trial
Research legal issues, draft pretrial motions or other relevant legal documents, and respond to defense pretrial motions and post-trial motions appropriately
Litigate pretrial motions, bench trials, and/or jury trials
Prepare and obtain protective orders
Conduct detention and conditions of pretrial release hearings
Serve as a on call notifier for felony review involving sexual assault cases
Communicate with and support victims using a victim-centered and trauma-informed approach
Keep victims and witnesses informed of court proceedings
Work closely with victim-witness specialists and advocates
Commitment to applying a vertical prosecution model
The ASA shall be an effective advocate and emissary of the mission, vision and values of the Cook County States Attorneys Office both with ASAs as well as criminal justice stakeholders and partners.

Benefits

Choose from a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to best suit your lifestyle and needs.
We provide a robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, as well as 13 paid holidays.
As a public service employer, our employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential counseling and referral services to help you navigate life's challenges.
And of course, a pension plan through Cook County.

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