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Job Title: Assistant States Attorney, Special Litigation, Post Conviction
Reports to: Supervisor of Special Litigation
Location: 26th and California
Bureau: Criminal Prosecutions Bureau
Division/Unit: Special Litigation
Application deadline: 4/19/24
General Description:
The Special Litigation Bureau of the Cook County States Attorney Office is seeking an experienced level Assistant States Attorney to join the team.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Working Environment:
In this role, the ASA will review all prior criminal and civil litigation regarding the filed petition and obtain documentation where appropriate. The ASA must ensure supervisors are well-informed of case development and provide supervisors recommendations. The ASA must be able to work independently, have excellent time management skills and be self- initiating. The ASA must be able to effectively apply the mission and values of the CCSAO. Ability to work remote up to one (1) day per week.
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
At the Cook County States Attorneys Office (CCSAO), we champion diversity, equal opportunity, and inclusivity! We are passionately committed to building a team that represents a wealth of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Our strength lies in our diversity, and we actively seek, develop, and cherish talent from all walks of life.
We're proud to say that we stand firmly against discrimination of any kindwhether it's based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. At CCSAO, everyone is welcome.
And, we're not just about saying itwe're about living it! If youre a qualified individual who requires reasonable accommodation based on religion, disability, or pregnancy, please let us know. At CCSAO, were all about empowering our team to shine.
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.
Covid
Recent developments have allowed for the lifting of general orders related to COVID-19. However, if hired, candidates will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or submit a request for reasonable accommodation. Selected candidates may make a request for accommodation prior to employment or any time during their initial week of hire.
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Full Time
$125k-167k (estimate)
04/13/2024
04/29/2024