Cook County State’s Attorney
Assistant States Attorney, Sexual Assault Division
Cook County State’s Attorney, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Legal hiring for State Attorneys can be directed to Careers At Cook County State's Attorney Office.
Welcome to the Cook County State's Attorney Office Job Board As one of the largest legal services providers in the nation war employing over 700 attorneys, we are committed to not only upholding the law and safeguarding the rights of all citizens, but also fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office provides a wealth of opportunities to make a difference and serve the community.
We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about justice, equity, and public service.
Our Job Board is regularly updated with opportunities across a range of roles, from legal and administrative to investigative. Each role is integral to our mission and contributes significantly to our office’s effectiveness.
By joining our team, you will be part of a dynamic workforce that values integrity, professionalism, and collaboration. You will have the chance to work on meaningful cases, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to creating a safer and more just Cook County.
Explore our current openings below and find where you fit in our mission to pursue justice and serve the public.
To do justice in the pursuit of thriving, healthy, and safe communities.
Our Vision We're committed to creating a safer, stronger Cook County. That means approaching every case with integrity, demanding accountability, and increasing our presence in the community. Our success is not measured convictions. We believe in doing what's right - fighting for the best, fairest outcomes, whatever form that takes. It's our responsibility to address the historic inequities in our justice system. Everyone deserves a fair shot at justice, regardless of their zip code, paycheck, or the color of their skin.
Position Description The Special Victims Bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced Assistant State scarce 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.
Working Environment & Reporting Structure The Assistant State’s Attorney will prosecute under the Criminal Code of the State of Illinois, manage a complex caseload of various types of sexual assault cases, and work closely with victim‑witness specialists, advocates, and law enforcement agencies. The Assistant State’s Attorney will represent the People of the State of Illinois in hearings and trials, communicate the mission and values of the CCSAO to the community, and report directly to a Deputy Supervisory of the Sexual Assault Division.
Duties/Requirements The ASA will: 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 State’s Attorney’s Office both with ASAs and criminal justice stakeholders and partners.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience prosecuting sexual assault cases is preferred but not required.
Cover Letter Questions
Why are you interested in this particular role?
What in your professional experience has prepared you to succeed in this role?
How will you work to foster and maintain public trust in the Cook County State’s отчет Office while upholding the mission, vision and values of the Office in your dealings with the ASAs, law enforcement partners, the judiciary, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system?
Physical Requirements Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation,(tolua gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.
Benefits At Cook County, we believe in investing in you, our valued employee. We understand that your wellbeing directly impacts the quality of service we provide to our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial stability, and work‑life balance.
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 चलते public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) programAer as migrants. 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.
Contact Any problems with your application can be directed towards HRCC.SAO@cookcountyil.gov.
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Legal hiring for State Attorneys can be directed to Careers At Cook County State's Attorney Office.
Welcome to the Cook County State's Attorney Office Job Board As one of the largest legal services providers in the nation war employing over 700 attorneys, we are committed to not only upholding the law and safeguarding the rights of all citizens, but also fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office provides a wealth of opportunities to make a difference and serve the community.
We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about justice, equity, and public service.
Our Job Board is regularly updated with opportunities across a range of roles, from legal and administrative to investigative. Each role is integral to our mission and contributes significantly to our office’s effectiveness.
By joining our team, you will be part of a dynamic workforce that values integrity, professionalism, and collaboration. You will have the chance to work on meaningful cases, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to creating a safer and more just Cook County.
Explore our current openings below and find where you fit in our mission to pursue justice and serve the public.
To do justice in the pursuit of thriving, healthy, and safe communities.
Our Vision We're committed to creating a safer, stronger Cook County. That means approaching every case with integrity, demanding accountability, and increasing our presence in the community. Our success is not measured convictions. We believe in doing what's right - fighting for the best, fairest outcomes, whatever form that takes. It's our responsibility to address the historic inequities in our justice system. Everyone deserves a fair shot at justice, regardless of their zip code, paycheck, or the color of their skin.
Position Description The Special Victims Bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced Assistant State scarce 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.
Working Environment & Reporting Structure The Assistant State’s Attorney will prosecute under the Criminal Code of the State of Illinois, manage a complex caseload of various types of sexual assault cases, and work closely with victim‑witness specialists, advocates, and law enforcement agencies. The Assistant State’s Attorney will represent the People of the State of Illinois in hearings and trials, communicate the mission and values of the CCSAO to the community, and report directly to a Deputy Supervisory of the Sexual Assault Division.
Duties/Requirements The ASA will: 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 State’s Attorney’s Office both with ASAs and criminal justice stakeholders and partners.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience prosecuting sexual assault cases is preferred but not required.
Cover Letter Questions
Why are you interested in this particular role?
What in your professional experience has prepared you to succeed in this role?
How will you work to foster and maintain public trust in the Cook County State’s отчет Office while upholding the mission, vision and values of the Office in your dealings with the ASAs, law enforcement partners, the judiciary, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system?
Physical Requirements Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.
Equal Employment Opportunity The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation,(tolua gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.
Benefits At Cook County, we believe in investing in you, our valued employee. We understand that your wellbeing directly impacts the quality of service we provide to our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial stability, and work‑life balance.
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 चलते public service loan forgiveness (PSLF) programAer as migrants. 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.
Contact Any problems with your application can be directed towards HRCC.SAO@cookcountyil.gov.
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