Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Trials - Carbondale

Salary: $90,000.00 - $107,550.00 AnnuallyLocation : Carbondale, ILJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 26-AAG-CRI-TRI-CARAdministration: Chief Deputy - Attorney GeneralBureau: Crime Pros/Trials AsstOpening Date: 09/23/2025Summary of Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Criminal Trials Bureau assists State's Attorneys in the prosecution of criminal cases in all regions of the state. The Criminal Trials Bureau is part of the Criminal Enforcement Division which consists of several specialized bureaus that handle complex financial cases, public corruption matters, Medicaid fraud, high-tech crimes and cases seeking the involuntary commitment of the most dangerous sex offenders. The Criminal Enforcement Division also operates a statewide grand jury with jurisdiction over multi-county crimes related to drugs, gangs and guns.The Criminal Trials Bureau seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Carbondale office. Prosecutors working in this Bureau have wide-ranging duties including: investigation and prosecution of all Illinois criminal offenses, proceedings to commit sex offenders pursuant to the Sexually Violent Persons (SVP) and Sexually Dangerous Persons (SDP) Acts. Duties include handling motion hearings and trial work, managing extensive discovery, presenting and cross examining lay and expert witnesses, and working with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Human Services in various capacities. Qualified candidates will have significant criminal prosecution and trial experience and the ability to manage complex cases.QualificationsCandidates must have a minimum of 3 years of prosecution experience and must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application.Supplemental InformationSalary: For those applicants with the minimum 3 years of post-graduate legal experience, salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 90,000 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. InouyeOffice of the Illinois Attorney General115 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 SystemDeferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457kCommuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation programFlexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings programLife insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance availableDisability coverageEmployee Assistance Program through ComPsychHolidays: 13 1/2 paidVacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, proratedPersonal days: 4 annuallyFloating Holiday: 1 annuallySick days: 1 per monthFor attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal EducationSemi-monthly payroll*Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly