AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Trials - Belleville

Overview

The 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Conducting habeas corpus petition hearings in the U.S. District Court.
• Because Assistant Attorneys General prosecute cases throughout the state, travel is required.

Qualifications

Salary

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 $85,000 to $107,550.

How to apply

To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to :

Attn : Thor Y. Inouye

Office of the Illinois Attorney General

115 S. LaSalle St.

Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 814-3695

(312) 814-5024 (Fax)

attorneyhiring@ilag.gov

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