Vermilion County

Assistant State's Attorney Position - Juvenile Division

SUMMARY

Under general direction, performs legal work in the State’s Attorney’s Office as prescribed by law.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Exercises primary responsibility for the preparation, plea negotiation and trial of all types of traffic/misdemeanor cases of normal complexity.

Exercises primary responsibility for the preparation, plea negotiation and trial of all types of felony cases of normal complexity.

Exercises primary responsibility for the preparation and presentation of written briefs and oral judgments in all types of felony cases of normal complexity.

Exercises primary responsibility for the preparation and presentation of juvenile cases involving delinquency and minors in need of supervision at the trial and appellate level.

Handles all Department of Children and Family Service cases.

Exercises primary responsibility in the preparation and presentation of mental health act and related proceedings as well as criminal non-support.

Prepares and presents complaints for search warrants in extradition proceedings.

Conducts investigations with local law enforcement officials in criminal cases of normal complexity.

Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Requires license to practice law before Illinois Courts and a minimum of two to five years litigation experience, and/or minimum two years combined legal experience.

Application can be found on the Vermilion County Website at https://www.vercounty.org/Jobs/G400178.pdf and can be mailed along with a Resume to the Address below:

Vermilion County - Human Resources Department

County Board Office

201 N. Vermilion - 2nd Floor

Danville, IL 61832