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Transactional Attorney - Pace Suburban Bus, Arlington Heights, IL 

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Deputy Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor

About UIS: Located in the state capital, the University of Illinois Springfield is one of three members of the University of Illinois system. The University serves more than 4,000 students in 44 graduate and 56 undergraduate programs. You are encouraged to visit the university web page at http://www.uis.edu.

Application deadline: 4/30/2024

Minimum starting salary: $80,000 annually

Summary:
The primary purpose of this position is to work with the current TSRP (TSRP) to manage and coordinate the Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor Program within the State Highway Safety Office on behalf of the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The Deputy TSRP will focus on administering the program for Northern Illinois.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide training to police officers, prosecutors, and others on electronic DUI search warrants, detecting and recognizing alcohol and drug impairment, specialized DUI court, and other applicable trainings as requested. 
• Work closely with the Illinois DRE/Phlebotomy coordinator in support and promotion of the Illinois Law Enforcement Phlebotomy Program (ILEPP) and assist in organizing the annual Midwest Impaired Driving Conference. 
• Promote the expansion of the use of DUI Courts in Illinois by directly interacting with Illinois judges, court administrators and probation officials.
• Provide effective liaison with local agencies and other departments of State and Federal government in order to give effective advice to IDOT on prosecutorial, law enforcement, judicial and criminal justice issues. As part of this, maintain knowledge related to laws and policies specific to DUI and drug-impaired driving.
• Provide information, education, and technical assistance to law enforcement officers and prosecuting attorneys to effectively investigate and prosecute impaired drivers and related traffic safety matters. Work with victim advocacy groups in Illinois reaching out for information. Included in this is reviewing and summarizing new Federal and State legislation, NHTSA rules and regulations, court opinions and opinions for IDOT to determine the effect on the traffic safety issues and federal highway safety funding.
• Promote the increased use of “No-Refusal” DUI Search Warrant programs by conducting throughout Illinois training sessions with prosecutors, law enforcement, judges and other necessary personnel and acting as a resource for those already undertaking this type of program.
• Work closely with the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board and the Illinois Standard Field Sobriety Testing/Drug Recognition Expert Coordinator on prominent alcohol and drug-impaired driving issues and offer counsel to IDOT.
• Develop and maintain impaired driving resources for distribution to all prosecuting attorney’s offices to provide guidelines for successful prosecution of DUI cases, which includes maintaining the Illinois Impaired Driving forum.
• Prepare program status and accountability reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: • Professional license to practice law in Illinois.
• Law degree (J.D.)
• Prosecutorial trial experience

Preferred Qualifications:
• A minimum of 3 or more years of prosecutorial trial experience in traffic courts or DUI/Drug-Impaired driving cases.
• Located in Northern Illinois (within an approximate two-hour drive of the Chicago metropolitan area)
• Presentational experience in a law enforcement or academic setting
• Experience developing public information resources
 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge and understanding of DUI laws
Knowledge and understanding of DUI arrest procedures
Knowledge and experience related to impaired driving issues
Excellent organizational written and oral communication skills are required
Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively in team endeavors

Travel Requirements:
70% • Position requires frequent travel across Illinois_x000d_ • Position includes occasional travel outside of Illinois for conferences and professional development

Employment Policies and other information:

UIS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer with a strong institutional commitment to recruitment and retention of a diverse and inclusive campus community. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law.

UIS employees are strongly encouraged to stay up to date with the most recent COVID-19 vaccination available as a barrier to serious illness.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current or former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit Policy on Consideration of Sexual Misconduct in Prior Employment.

UIS employment in this role is not covered by Social Security, and instead, is covered by the State University Retirement System.

• You will not pay Social Security taxes and your earning will not be on your Social Security Record. (Your record will, however, show your Medicare wages.
• Your pension from the State Universities Retirement System may affect the amount of your:

1. Social Security benefit and
2. Social Security benefit as a spouse

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted by contacting UIS HR at hremployment@uis.edu or call 217-206-6652.

The Illinois Department of Insurance is hiring a Regulatory Prosecutor in its Chicago office! This is a great opportunity for lawyers who would like to use their trial and/or administrative hearings experience to prosecute insurance law violations. Hybrid work schedule. The deadline to apply is 2/13/2024.

Details and Application Available Here: Regulatory Prosecutor (PSA 8L) (jobs2web.com)

Intro level ASA opening in the Criminal Bureau at the Winnebago County State's Attorney's Office has been announced.  Download a full job description here.  

To apply please visit https://winnebagocountystatesattorney.com/employment

The Lake County State's Attorney's Office is hiring for three separate ASA openings at an intermediate and senior prosecutor level.  You can download job descriptions here, here, and here.

Email resume and cover letter to :
Jo Gravitter
Chief Deputy, Administrative Services
Office of Lake County State’s Attorney, Eric F. Rinehart
18 N. County Street, 3^rd Floor
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847)377-3037
jgravitter@lakecountyil.gov

Women Everywhere is looking for in person volunteers for several projects this holiday season.  As you may know, Women Everywhere (WE) is a non-profit organization driven by the volunteer efforts and goodwill of attorneys, judges, bar associations, and others in the Chicagoland legal community. WE volunteers are dedicated to creating opportunities for women and children in need through education and community service. This year WE is looking for volunteers to assist several organizations across the county, including:

APNA GHAR – Friday, November 11, 2022
SARAH’S CIRCLE – Sunday, November 13, 2022
KAN WIN – Saturday, November 19, 2022
MUJERES LATINAS en Acción – November Coat Drive (in coordination with the Latino Judges Association)
HEPHZIBAH – Friday, December 2, 2022
WINGS - Thursdays or Fridays beginning December 2, 2022

If you are interested in volunteering, please send an email to michele.gemskie@gmail.com and specify which event(s) you are interested in.  

Title: Assistant State’s Attorney

Location: Marion County State’s Attorney’s Office - Salem, Illinois

Start date: October 3, 2022, or as soon as possible thereafter.

Salary: $100,000.00

Summary: The Marion County State’s Attorney’s Office is currently seeking applicants for an assistant state’s attorney. This is a full-time position in which the attorney will be responsible for prosecuting juvenile abuse and neglect, dependency, and truancy petitions. A minimum of 3 years experience in juvenile abuse and neglect cases and a familiarity with the Juvenile Court Act is strongly preferred. The successful candidate must possess a strong knowledge and understanding of the Illinois Rules of Evidence and the Code of Civil Procedure.

Details: Individuals must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. The attorney can expect to be in court two days per week, with the remaining three days allotted for office work and witness preparation. The attorney will be responsible for reviewing investigative reports from DCFS to determine the appropriate petitions and motions to be filed and then preparing and prosecuting said matters. The attorney will also be responsible for reviewing legal screening packets to determine the appropriateness of filing a petition to terminate parental rights and then preparing and prosecuting said petitions. The position also involves the regular review of reports filed by DCFS in advance of upcoming hearings. It will also be necessary for the attorney to determine the necessary witnesses to subpoena for the prosecution of said petitions/motions and to meet with all witnesses in advance of hearings.

Benefits: Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, Health Benefits, Paid Holidays, Sick Days and Vacation Time.

How to apply: Please submit cover letter, resume, and references to:

mcsao@marionco.illinois.gov

-OR-

Tim Hudspeth

Marion County State’s Attorney

100 E. Main, Room 107

Salem, IL 62881

For Additional Information: call (618) 548-3860

Download job posting HERE.

Application information available for download here.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

POSITION:                             Kankakee County Assistant State’s Attorney

DESCRIPTION:                     The Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a criminal prosecutor for an excellent opportunity to prosecute misdemeanor and felony cases with a focus on victim’s rights and restorative justice.  Conduct bench and jury trials, as well as other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:                 Entry level or lateral prosecutor experience.  Exceptional communication, research, and writing skills are essential.  Must be a licensed attorney within the State of Illinois at time of application. 

SALARY:                                Salary is commensurate with experience and abilities.  County Benefits include: major medical health insurance, life-insurance, deferred compensation, retirement benefits, and paid time off.

LOCATION:                           Kankakee County is located approx. 50 miles south of Chicago and offers affordable housing with a wide range of recreational resources.

DATE OF POSTING:             March 18, 2021

DEADLINE TO APPLY:        UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

SEND COVER LETTER, RESUME, COPY OF ARDC CARD,

AND 5 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO:

Melody Vilt – Chief of Administration

Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office

450 E Court Street

Kankakee, Il. 60901

Fax: (815) 936-5801

Mvilt@K3county.net

THE KANKAKEE COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE AND THE

COUNTY OF KANKAKEE ARE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERS

                                                              NOTICE OF OPEN POSITION

The DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office has an opening for the position of Assistant State’s Attorney. This is for a felony level, full time prosecutor position. The attorney needs to have the ability to prosecute Class 4 though Class X felonies and have a strong desire to serve our victims.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• -          Acts as counsel for the State of Illinois in criminal matters.
• -          Works closely with victims and witnesses, keeping them properly informed, prepared and supported through the prosecution process.
• -          Drafts indictments, complaints and pleadings and supporting trial documentation.
• -          Researches pertinent case law, decisions and legislation.
• -          Conducts Bench trials, Jury trials and all required hearings related to the assigned caseload.
• -          Communicate with Victims at all phases of a criminal investigation and prosecution.
• -          Consult Law Enforcement during criminal investigations in determining appropriate criminal charges.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• -          Juris Doctor (J.D.) from accredited law school.
• -          Must be admitted into the Illinois Bar Association with a current and valid license to practice law.
• -          Word processing and personal computer usage/training.
• -          Knowledge of state and federal statutes/common law and applicable court rules that are applicable to criminal law.
• -          Ability to draft legal documents, correspondence and/or reports.
• -          Ability to effectively and respectfully communicate with staff, attorneys, defendants, judiciary, the public and law enforcement.
• -          Ability to utilize common sense understanding and to carry out instructions issued in writing, orally or through illustration.
• -          Minimum 3 years experience.

Salary commensurate with experience plus benefits.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to; 

DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office, 133 W. State Street, Sycamore, IL 60178                

Darby Henke

Operations Manager

DeKalb County State’s Attorney’s Office

133 W. State Street

Sycamore, IL 60178

P: 815-895-7164 F: 815-895-7101

Email:  dhenke@dekalbcounty.org