Deputy Supervisor, Child Protection Division

Cook County, IL•Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Child Protection Division Deputy Supervisor of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office will direct the Assistant State's Attorneys within the Child Protection Division. This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position. The Child Protection Division Deputy Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of approximately four Juvenile Justice courtrooms (approximately 12 Assistant State's Attorneys). The Deputy Supervisor will collaborate with the Juvenile Justice Bureau and Division Chiefs, other Child Protection Supervisors, DCFS and social service agency personnel, child protection courthouse partners, and community service providers regularly. The Deputy Supervisor shall report directly to the Child Protection Division Chief. The Child Protection Division Deputy Supervisor shall be an effective advocate and emissary of the mission, vision, and values of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office both with ASAs as well as juvenile court, DCFS and agency personnel, law enforcement, and community partners.

Requirements

Must have a minimum of 8 years of litigation experience in civil, criminal or child protection law.
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 demonstrated strong leadership skills and ability to train newer ASAs.
Must have significant trial experience

Nice To Haves

A working knowledge of the Juvenile Court Act
Experience prosecuting child protection cases
Legal writing experience

Responsibilities

Advise, support, encourage, train, collaborate, and assess both experienced as well as new ASAs on an ongoing basis. Offer hands-on assistance in and out of the courtroom from screening new cases to litigation.
Spend a substantial amount of time daily in each courtroom as a resource and hands-on support to deal with questions, problems or issues that come up and to observe the performance of each ASA so that guidance may be offered, encouragement given, and progress documented.
Handle or assist with the handling of sensitive cases, and co-chair significant trials, with division ASAs to mentor, train, model and enrich the Child Protection learning experience.
Keep abreast of all legislative and case law updates relative to Child Protection law.
Interact regularly in and outside of court with witnesses, judges, DCFS and agency personnel, law enforcement, family members, victim-witness representatives, community representatives, medical professionals, mental health professionals and school personnel regarding cases in the Child Protection Division to achieve the best outcomes for children, families, and the community.
Assist with protocol and policy recommendations and initiatives for the Child Protection Division.
Provide trainings to Child Protection Division ASAs and to outside 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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