Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Chicago, IL

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Chicago, IL

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Chicago, IL

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Organization: Cook County State's Attorney's Office

Department: Civil Actions Bureau

Job Title: Assistant State's Attorney - Civil Actions Bureau

Experience: Minimum 1 year of civil litigation practice

Salary: $88,434 - $156,060

Location: Chicago, IL

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview:

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is seeking experienced civil litigation attorneys to join the Civil Actions Bureau as an Assistant State's Attorney (ASA). This is a full-time position located in Chicago, IL at the Daley Center. As an ASA, you will represent Cook County officials and employees in a wide range of litigation matters, including civil rights and tort claims defense, labor & employment, constitutional claims, medical malpractice defense, and more. The Civil Actions Bureau is a highly collaborative and supportive environment, offering opportunities for growth and development. The salary range for this position is $88,434 - $156,060, with individual compensation based on factors such as skill set and years of experience.

Responsibilities:

• Represent Cook County officials and employees in a variety of litigation matters
• Handle own caseload with support and training from colleagues
• Collaborate with colleagues in a highly collegial work environment
• Provide advisory opinions to government clients
• Work on appeals, evidentiary hearings, and preliminary injunctions
• Manage a varied and high-volume government practice
• Maintain a strong work-life balance

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor degree and license to practice in the State of Illinois
• Minimum 1 year of civil litigation practice (some sections require more experience)
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Strong writing, research, and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to work independently or in a team
• Familiarity with one or more parts of Cook County government (preferred)
• Experience representing government clients (preferred)
• Experience with evidentiary hearings and appeals (preferred)
• Demonstrated achievements in creative thinking and legal analysis (preferred)

Benefits:

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• 13 paid holidays
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program eligibility
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and referral services
• Pension plan through Cook County

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Cook County State's Attorney's Office is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities or pregnancy upon request. Our EEOP report can be found on our website.

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- Assistant State's Attorney – Civil Actions Bureau
- Full-Time Position with Competitive Salary Range of $88,434 - $156,060
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- Opportunity for Growth and Development in a Collaborative and Supportive Environment
- Comprehensive Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pension Plan
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