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ASSISTANT STATES ATTORNEY - FELONY DIVISON

Madison County Government
Edwardsville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/18/2026

Madison County Government offers a competitive compensation package including:

  • Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
  • Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
  • 14 paid holidays.
  • Employee Assistance Program.
  • Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
  • Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days.
  • Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
  • You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
 
Job Summary:
The Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office has multiple openings for full-time Assistant State’s Attorneys to prosecute serious, felony offenses. Salary range: $78,000-$105,000/year, commensurate with experience and abilities.
 
Description:
4 years’ experience as a litigation attorney required. Senior felony prosecution or defense experience, especially multiple years prosecuting violent crimes, preferred. Exceptional communication, research, and writing skills are essential. Must be a licensed attorney within the State of Illinois at time of application, or provide evidence of eligibility for admission via reciprocity. Pending Motion for Admission by Reciprocity strongly preferred. Benefits include: 3 months paid maternity / paternity leave, major medical health insurance, life-insurance, retirement benefits, and paid vacation. Madison County is located just 30 minutes east of downtown St. Louis and offers affordable housing in dozens of smaller towns and cities with a wide range of recreational and educational resources.
Qualifications:

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: Until Filled

All Assistant State’s Attorney applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, copy of ARDC Card and 5 professional references directly to the SAO Office Manager, Stephanie Seehausen at srseehausen@madisoncountyil.gov or by mail to Stephanie Seehausen, 157 North Main St. Suite 402, Edwardsville, IL 62025

Salary : $78,000 - $105,000

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