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Salary: $87,000.00 - $107,550.00 Annually Location : Metro-East, Belleville, IL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-AAG-CRI-TRI-BEL Administration: Chief Deputy - Attorney General Bureau: Crime Pros/Trials Asst Opening Date: 09/23/2025 Summary of Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Criminal Trials Bureau is responsible for handling a broad spectrum of criminal cases. Prosecutors working in this Bureau investigate and prosecute criminal offenses throughout Illinois. The Bureau provides assistance to State's Attorneys across Illinois and prosecutes cases developed by Office investigators. Duties include handling all phases of criminal prosecutions, including investigations, drafting search warrants, presenting cases to Grand Juries, conducting preliminary hearings, preparing and arguing pretrial motions, managing discovery, conducting jury and bench trials, and arguing post-trial motions. In addition, duties include conducting habeas corpus petition hearings in the U.S. District Court. Because Assistant Attorneys General prosecute cases throughout the state, travel is required.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will have criminal prosecution and trial experience, including experience prosecuting felony crimes, knowledge of mental health issues and ability to manage complex cases. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years criminal prosecution experience and must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application. Supplemental InformationSalary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and, for attorneys with the minimum two years of experience, range from $ 87,000 to $ 107,550. To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us: Attn: Thor Y. Inouye Office of the Illinois Attorney General 115 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 814-3695 (312) 814-5024 (Fax) We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois! Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance* Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System Disability coverage Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program Health Savings Account Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych Holidays: 13 1/2 paid Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated Personal days: 4 annually Floating Holiday: 1 annually Sick days: 1 per month For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education Semi-monthly payroll *Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $120.00 - $322.00 monthly; for family: $292.00 - $665.00 monthly For more information on benefits:

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