Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Enforcement - Criminal Trials Bureau - Chicago Office

Title: Assistant Attorney General

Division: Criminal Enforcemet

Bureau: Criminal Trials Bureau – Chicago

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

The Criminal Trials Bureau seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Chicago office. Prosecutors working in this Bureau have wide-ranging duties including: investigation and prosecution of all Illinois criminal offenses and proceedings. Duties include handling motion hearings and trial work, managing extensive discovery, presenting and cross examining lay and expert witnesses; working with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Human Services in various capacities. Qualified candidates will have significant criminal prosecution and trial experience, including experience prosecuting felony crimes, knowledge of mental health issues and ability to manage complex cases. Travel may be required.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, salaries start at $50,500. Candidates must have a minimum of 3-4 years prosecution experience and must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application.

To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter and resume to:

Ruta Stropus
Director of Attorney Recruitment and Professional Development
Attn: Adelaida Otero
Office of the Attorney General
100 West Randolph, 12th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 814-3695
(312) 814-5024 (Fax)

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is an equal opportunity employer. The Office considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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