Assistant State's Attorney, Juvenile Sex Crimes Specialist

Job Title: Juvenile Sex Crimes Specialist, Juvenile Justice Division – Juvenile Justice Bureau

Reports to: Supervisor, Juvenile Justice Division

Grade/Step: AY2-AY1

Salary: $127,376-$144,088 Salary range is provided by law; however, individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and quality of experience. Any salary offered is determined by the Chief of Staff and is non-negotiable.

Location: 1100 S. Hamilton Avenue

Bureau: Juvenile

Division: Juvenile Justice

Application Deadline: December 22, 2025

Note: The Cook County State's Attorney's Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions.

General Description: The Juvenile Sex Crimes Specialist will serve as the sex crimes expert and lead prosecutor for all sex crimes in the Juvenile Justice Division (approximately 30-35 cases). This position requires an 18-month commitment that may be extended upon completion. This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position.

Working Environment and Reporting Structure: The Juvenile Sex Crimes Specialist will be the lead prosecutor for all sex crimes cases within the Juvenile Justice Division and will vertically prosecute these cases from arraignment to disposition with the assistance and collaboration of the line ASAs assigned to the geographical courtrooms. When needed, the Juvenile Sex Crimes Specialist will also collaborate with concurrent adult co-offender prosecutions as well as law enforcement special task forces. The Juvenile Sex Crimes Specialist will mentor and coach the assisting line ASAs and work as a liaison with the adult Sex Crimes Division.

The Juvenile Sex Crimes Specialist 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, law enforcement, and community partners.

Duties/Requirements:

• Trial experience prosecuting complex aggravated criminal sexual assault/abuse cases;
• Experience conducting fitness and 115-10 hearings;
• Experience directing and cross-examining expert witnesses;
• Ability to properly prepare a case involving forensic evidence for trial;
• Demonstrated ability to patiently teach and mentor newer Assistant State’s Attorneys;
• An interest in restorative justice principles; and
• A willingness to facilitate and conduct training for newer Assistant State’s Attorneys.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Substantial Felony Trial Division or Special Victim’s Bureau 2nd Chair or equivalent experience
• Experience litigating sex crimes cases.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of the Juvenile Court Act.

Cover Letter: In your cover letter, address the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in this particular role?

2. What in your professional experience has prepared you to succeed in this role?

3. How will you work to foster and maintain public trust in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s 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, 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 well-being 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. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

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.

Follow this link to the Cook County Benefits and this link to Cook County Pension Fund if you want to learn more about our amazing benefit coverage. The CCSAO does not provide relocation assistance.