Senior Assistant State's Attorney - Felony Review

Lake County•Waukegan, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Criminal Division of the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking an experienced attorney for its Felony Review Division. The attorney independently makes felony charging decisions, conducts court calls and hearings, and works with law enforcement as they respond to initial reports of crime. The role requires flexible hours, including rotating night and weekend work. The office offers flexible scheduling and the ability to work remotely one day per week. The position involves conducting hearings in first appearance and detention court, preparing indictments, conducting grand jury proceedings, analyzing felony cases, and entering into plea negotiations in first appearance court. The attorney exercises appropriate charging discretion and interacts effectively with law enforcement, colleagues, and judges, while taking direction from supervisors. Lake County Government describes itself as an organization of nearly 3,000 employees focused on serving Lake County residents in a collaborative work environment. The position is subject to background screening and drug testing, and reasonable accommodations may be made to perform essential functions. Duties may change or be supplemented to meet organizational needs.

Requirements

Licensed attorney in the State of Illinois.
Juris Doctorate degree.
At least 12 months of criminal law experience.
Considerable knowledge of criminal law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence.
Ability to analyze facts, exercise sound judgment, determine appropriate case resolutions, and litigate in a courtroom.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills and strategic-thinking ability.
Organization, attention to detail, initiative, adaptability, dependability, and punctuality.
Knowledge of the elements of criminal offenses and a strong understanding of evidentiary rules.
Willingness to switch between an 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. workday and evening and/or weekend work on a rotating basis.

Nice To Haves

Prior work in prosecution is preferable.

Responsibilities

Conduct hearings in first appearance court and detention court.
Prepare indictments and conduct grand jury proceedings.
Work closely with law enforcement responding to initial reports of crime.
Exercise appropriate charging discretion and independently make felony charging decisions.
Analyze felony cases and enter into plea negotiations in first appearance court.
Interact effectively with law enforcement, colleagues, and judges.
Take direction from supervisors.
Work nights and weekends on a rotating basis as the attorney responsible for felony charging decisions.