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QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Illinois AND must be in good standing with the IL state bar.
• Experience: Some experience in the practice of criminal law is preferred, but not required.
• Residency: Madison County, IL residency requirements must be met within 6 month of hire.

BENEFITS:

• Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness-Federal Student Loans
• Complete health insurance benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage
• Paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick leave
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund ("IMRF") pension

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Zealously and efficiently represent clients charged with a variety of criminal offenses:
• Negotiate cases with prosecutors;
• Counsel and advise each client as to plea offers;
• Prepare and try cases as lead counsel or co-counsel;
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above;