Location: Arlington Heights
Office: Office of Executive Director
Department: General Counsel
Company Overview:
Pace is the premier suburban transit provider, safely and efficiently moving people to work, school, and other regional destinations. Pace’s family of public transportation offers affordable and environmentally responsible transit options for the residents of 274 municipalities in Cook, Will, DuPage, Kane, Lake, and McHenry counties. The backbone of Chicago’s suburbs, Pace serves tens of thousands of daily riders. One of the largest bus services in North America, Pace covers 3,677 square miles, an area nearly the size of the state of Connecticut and about 15 times the size of the City of Chicago. Pace’s innovative approach to public transportation gives the agency a national reputation as an industry leader.
Job Description:
Under the direction of the General Counsel, represents Pace and its employees in property damage, subrogation, and personal injury matters in various forums; and handles other duties as assigned. Travel to Cook and its collar counties is required.
Qualifications:
Education:
Must have a bachelor’s degree and juris doctor degree.
Experience:
Must have a minimum of two years’ previous litigation experience with a good work record, including attendance. Prior experience prosecuting and/or defending personal injury cases is preferred. Prior jury trial experience is also preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Essential Skills:
Must have excellent reading comprehension, research, and verbal and written communication skills. Must be a highly organized, detail oriented, and resourceful team player. Must be able to successfully and efficiently work on numerous projects simultaneously in order to meet deadlines. Must be a highly skilled negotiator who demonstrates strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills and must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality. Must have strong computer skills, including using Westlaw and be proficient using Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Adobe, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.
Working Conditions:
This position is based in an office setting, with standard office equipment.
This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of a 6-month job introduction period.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, typing, driving, and attending court, depositions, and meetings.
Salary:
Full salary range: $70,902-141,875
Midpoint: $106,389
Starting salary range: $88,645.50-$106,389
Pace provides full pay ranges so candidates can consider their growth potential.
Benefits Summary
How to Apply:
Apply online at www.pacebus.com and include your resume with your application.
Pace is committed to ensuring that our career website and recruiting process are accessible to all individuals. If you encounter difficulties or limitations in using or accessing our online application, or if you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, participate in interviews, complete any pre-employment testing, or engage in any other aspect of the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Devlin.collins@pacebus.com.
Pace is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, gender identity, disability, or any protected categories, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation.
https://www.pacebus.com/employment-opportunity-staff-attorney-litigation-arlington-heights
POSITION: Kankakee County Assistant State’s Attorney
DESCRIPTION: The Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a criminal prosecutor for an excellent opportunity to prosecute misdemeanor, juvenile and felony cases, conduct bench and jury trials, as well as other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Both entry level or lateral prosecutor applicants encouraged to apply.
Exceptional communication, research, and writing skills are essential.
SALARY: Salary is $60k - $95k and is commensurate with experience and abilities.
4-day work week options and Public Loan Forgiveness Benefits along with a generous benefits package is available including major medical health insurance, life-insurance, deferred compensation, retirement benefits, and paid time off. Click this link for more benefits information: https://www.k3county.net/183/Benefits-Information
LOCATION: Kankakee County is located approx. 50 miles south of Chicago and offers affordable housing with a wide range of recreational resources.
DATE OF POSTING: December 9, 2024
DEADLINE TO APPLY: UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
EMAIL COVER LETTER, RESUME, COPY OF ARDC CARD,
AND 5 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO:
Melody Vilt – Chief of Administration , Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office - mvilt@K3county.net
Deputy Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor
About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.
Application deadline: 4/30/2024
Minimum starting salary: $80,000 annually
Summary: The primary purpose of this position is to work with the current TSRP (TSRP) to manage and coordinate the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program within the State Highway Safety Office on behalf of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The Deputy TSRP will focus on administering the program for Northern Illinois. Duties & Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications: • Professional license to practice law in Illinois. • Law degree (J.D.) • Prosecutorial trial experience
Preferred Qualifications: • A minimum of 3 or more years of prosecutorial trial experience in traffic courts or DUI/Drug-Impaired driving cases. • Located in Northern Illinois (within an approximate two-hour drive of the Chicago metropolitan area) • Presentational experience in a law enforcement or academic setting • Experience developing public information resources
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of DUI laws Knowledge and understanding of DUI arrest procedures Knowledge and experience related to impaired driving issues Excellent organizational written and oral communication skills are required Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively in team endeavors
Travel Requirements: 70% • Position requires frequent travel across Illinois_x000d_ • Position includes occasional travel outside of Illinois for conferences and professional development
Employment Policies and other information:
UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.
UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.
UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.
The Illinois Department of Insurance is hiring a Regulatory Prosecutor in its Chicago office! This is a great opportunity for lawyers who would like to use their trial and/or administrative hearings experience to prosecute insurance law violations. Hybrid work schedule. The deadline to apply is 2/13/2024.
Details and Application Available Here: Regulatory Prosecutor (PSA 8L) (jobs2web.com)
Intro level ASA opening in the Criminal Bureau at the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office has been announced. Download a full job description here.
To apply please visit https://winnebagocountystatesattorney.com/employment
The Lake County State's Attorney's Office is hiring for three separate ASA openings at an intermediate and senior prosecutor level. You can download job descriptions here, here, and here.
Email resume and cover letter to : Jo GravitterChief Deputy, Administrative ServicesOffice of Lake County State’s Attorney, Eric F. Rinehart18 N. County Street, 3rd FloorWaukegan, IL 60085(847)377-3037 jgravitter@lakecountyil.gov
Women Everywhere is looking for in person volunteers for several projects this holiday season. As you may know, Women Everywhere (WE) is a non-profit organization driven by the volunteer efforts and goodwill of attorneys, judges, bar associations, and others in the Chicagoland legal community. WE volunteers are dedicated to creating opportunities for women and children in need through education and community service. This year WE is looking for volunteers to assist several organizations across the county, including: APNA GHAR – Friday, November 11, 2022 SARAH’S CIRCLE – Sunday, November 13, 2022 KAN WIN – Saturday, November 19, 2022 MUJERES LATINAS en Acción – November Coat Drive (in coordination with the Latino Judges Association) HEPHZIBAH – Friday, December 2, 2022 WINGS - Thursdays or Fridays beginning December 2, 2022 If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to michele.gemskie@gmail.com and specify which event(s) you are interested in.
Title: Assistant State’s Attorney
Location: Marion County State’s Attorney’s Office - Salem, Illinois
Start date: October 3, 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter.
Salary: $100,000.00
Summary: The Marion County State’s Attorney’s Office is currently seeking applicants for an assistant state’s attorney. This is a full-time position in which the attorney will be responsible for prosecuting juvenile abuse and neglect, dependency, and truancy petitions. A minimum of 3 years experience in juvenile abuse and neglect cases and a familiarity with the Juvenile Court Act is strongly preferred. The successful candidate must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of the Illinois Rules of Evidence and the Code of Civil Procedure.
Details: Individuals must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. The attorney can expect to be in court two days per week, with the remaining three days allotted for office work and witness preparation. The attorney will be responsible for reviewing investigative reports from DCFS to determine the appropriate petitions and motions to be filed and then preparing and prosecuting said matters. The attorney will also be responsible for reviewing legal screening packets to determine the appropriateness of filing a petition to terminate parental rights and then preparing and prosecuting said petitions. The position also involves the regular review of reports filed by DCFS in advance of upcoming hearings. It will also be necessary for the attorney to determine the necessary witnesses to subpoena for the prosecution of said petitions/motions and to meet with all witnesses in advance of hearings.
Benefits: Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Health Benefits, Paid Holidays, Sick Days and Vacation Time.
How to apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to:
mcsao@marionco.illinois.gov
-OR-
Tim Hudspeth
Marion County State’s Attorney
100 E. Main, Room 107
Salem, IL 62881
For Additional Information: call (618) 548-3860
Download job posting HERE.
Application information available for download here.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
DESCRIPTION: The Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a criminal prosecutor for an excellent opportunity to prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases with a focus on victim’s rights and restorative justice. Conduct bench and jury trials, as well as other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS: Entry level or lateral prosecutor experience. Exceptional communication, research, and writing skills are essential. Must be a licensed attorney within the State of Illinois at time of application.
SALARY: Salary is commensurate with experience and abilities. County Benefits include: major medical health insurance, life-insurance, deferred compensation, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
DATE OF POSTING: March 18, 2021
SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME, COPY OF ARDC CARD,
Melody Vilt – Chief of Administration
Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office
450 E Court Street
Kankakee, Il. 60901
Fax: (815) 936-5801
Mvilt@K3county.net
THE KANKAKEE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND THE
COUNTY OF KANKAKEE ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS
Illinois Prosecutors Bar Association | P.O. Box 114 | Wheaton, IL 60187 | illinoispba@gmail.com
