Assistant States Attorney - Felony Divison

Madison County Government offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days.
• Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave
• You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job Summary:

The Madison County State's Attorney's Office has multiple openings for full-time Assistant State's Attorneys to prosecute serious, felony offenses. Salary range: $78,000-$105,000/year, commensurate with experience and abilities.

Description:

4+ years' experience as a litigation attorney required. Senior felony prosecution or defense experience, especially multiple years prosecuting violent crimes, preferred. Exceptional communication, research, and writing skills are essential. Must be a licensed attorney within the State of Illinois at time of application, or provide evidence of eligibility for admission via reciprocity. Pending Motion for Admission by Reciprocity strongly preferred. Benefits include: 3 months paid maternity / paternity leave, major medical health insurance, life-insurance, retirement benefits, and paid vacation. Madison County is located just 30 minutes east of downtown St. Louis and offers affordable housing in dozens of smaller towns and cities with a wide range of recreational and educational resources.