EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

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 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.

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:             March 18, 2021

DEADLINE TO APPLY:        UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME, COPY OF ARDC CARD,

AND 5 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO:

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