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/or

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 - $100k 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/488/2026-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:

March 30, 2026

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@kankakeecountyil.gov

THE KANKAKEE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND THE

COUNTY OF KANKAKEE ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS