Civil Assistant State's Attorney

JOB CLASSIFICATION:

ASSISTANT STATE’S ATTORNEY POSITION(S)/CIVIL

DUTIES:

This person shall be assigned to the Civil Division of the State’s Attorney’s Office. In that capacity the ASA shall be required to represent the interests of the County of Will, its officers and employees. This includes but is not limited to handling all stages of litigation, reviewing legal documents, attending meetings, providing general legal counsel and any other legal services necessary to the elected officials of Will County or their respective staff and departments. In addition, the civil division assistants are charged with the duties of establishing paternity, enforcing child support and prosecuting mental health petitions, property tax petitions and of performing any other duties assigned by their supervisor. An attorney with transactional and local government experience is preferred.

LOCATION:

Will County State’s Attorney’s Office

57 N. Ottawa Street

Joliet, Illinois 60432

APPLY TO

State’s Attorney Human Resources

OR SAOHR@willcountyillinois.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

Until Positions are filled

REQUIREMENTS

FOR APPLICATION: One page letter of application and attached resume, copy of current A.R.D.C card issued by the Illinois Supreme Court, minimum three references, writing sample(s), law school transcripts. Background check required.

STARTING SALARY: $82,500 per year to $125,000 per year. Benefits include Wellness Program, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Plans, Vacation based on seniority and years of service, Paid Holidays, Paid Personal, Sick, Parental Leave Program, County Retirement Plan, Choice of Two Health Plans, Long term/short term Disability Insurance, ARDC Dues reimbursement, paid continuing legal education (CLE) requirement and Employee Assistance Program/EAP.

Employee Paid Benefits include Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) - Employee Paid, Supplemental Life Insurance, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Account, Auto Home Life Insurance, Pre-paid Legal, Tickets of The Week, Purchasing Power, and Pet Insurance. https://willcounty.gov/County-Offices/Administration/Human-Resources/Employee-Benefits-and-Compensations

The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals needing accommodations in the recruitment process should notify the Department of Human Resources in advance at SAOHR@willountyillinois.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $82,500.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person