What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant State's Attorney position at Warren County State's Attorney's Office?
Mandatory Qualifications
Current Illinois law license, in good standing;
Familiarity with Windows-based computer systems;
Familiarity with Microsoft Word;
Valid Supreme Court Rule 711 License eligible for hire under different terms.
Experience
Criminal law experience preferred but not required; selected candidate must be able to learn at an accelerated pace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Meet licensure, training, and CLE requirements (expenses reimbursed);
Prosecute or handle county ordinance violations, traffic offenses, misdemeanors, juvenile cases, truancy matters, extradition, and civil commitment matters;
Represent the State in all trial court proceedings, including traffic court, detention hearings, arraignments, preliminary hearings, extraditions, pretrial conferences, and trials;
Prepare search warrants and obtain arrest warrants as directed;
Review and proof written materials as directed by the State's Attorney;
Provide daily briefings to the State's Attorney;
Punctual and regular attendance at the office;
Limited travel (mileage reimbursed);
Occasional on-call duties;
'As assigned' tasks for which the State's Attorney's Office is responsible.
Benefits
Dental insurance;
Health insurance;
Life insurance;
Loan forgiveness;
Paid time off;
Professional development assistance;
Retirement plan;
Vision insurance.
Schedule
Monday to Friday;
On call;
Overtime;
Weekends as needed;
Flexible.
Job Summary
We seek a full-time licensed Illinois attorney; Rule 711 candidates also considered. Part-time or contract position available on different terms.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
The ability to move stacks or boxes of files, papers, and exert negligible force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Most of the time, the work is sedentary, with employees sitting most of the time.
Work Environment
Almost exclusively at the Warren County Courthouse in Monmouth, IL. From time to time, the Assistant State's Attorney may be expected to travel to adjacent county courthouses, jail, or other locations outside office hours for CLE programs/symposia.
Office hours for full-time employees are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, with an hour lunch from noon to 1:00 PM. A full-time Assistant State's Attorney may be expected to be on call and work after hours as needed.
