Job Opportunities
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL
The Assistant Corporation Counsel performs professional legal work, including Federal and State civil litigation (trial and appellate), prosecution of ordinance and traffic violations, administrative hearings, real estate matters, procurement, employee relations, legal research and various areas of municipal law including but not limited to civil rights, land use, code enforcement, licensing and administrative law. Represents the Legal Department at the direction of the Corporation Counsel. For more details see attached document. Applications are available at the following link: Current Job Opportunities | City of Joliet, IL.
PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES JOB OPENINGS
See attached for a full job description and instructions on how to apply to all available Prairie State Legal job openings:
ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER – MISDEMEANOR OR JUVENILE DIVISION
Assistant to the Will County Public Defender concentrated in the defense of indigent individuals appointed by Circuit Court Judges and Associate Judges in criminal and quasi-criminal proceedings. Includes generally, representation of clients in juvenile, mental health commitment, misdemeanor, traffic, felony and criminal contempt proceedings and related matters as assigned, using knowledge of criminal law, departmental, County of Will and the Circuit Courts of Will County policies, rules, standards and practices, including the rules of conduct and procedure as found in the statutes of the State of Illinois and the rules of the Illinois Supreme Court. Please see attached for a full job description and information on how to apply.
ASSISTANT STATE’S ATTORNEY POSITION(S)/CRIMINAL
Positions are open for Criminal Assistant State’s Attorneys. Criminal attorneys prosecute traffic, misdemeanor and felony cases as well as juvenile delinquency and juvenile abuse and neglect cases and perform specific duties as assigned by the State’s Attorney.
LOCATION: Will County State’s Attorney’s Office
57 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, Illinois 60432
APPLY TO OR QUESTIONS: State’s Attorney Human Resources SAOHR@willcountyillinois.com
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Positions are filled
REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICATION: One page letter of application and attached resume, copy of current A.R.D.C card issued by the Illinois Supreme Court, minimum three references, writing sample(s), law school transcripts. Background check required.
STARTING SALARY: Commensurate with experience.
Benefits include Wellness Program, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance Plans, Vacation based on seniority and years of service, Paid Holidays, Paid Personal, Sick, Parental Leave Program, County Retirement Plan, Choice of Two Health Plans, Long term/short term Disability Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program/EAP.
Employee Paid Benefits include Deferred Compensation (IRS Section 457) – Employee Paid, Supplemental Life Insurance, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Account, Auto Home Life Insurance, Pre-paid Legal, Tickets of The Week, Purchasing Power, and Pet Insurance.
The Will County State’s Attorney’s Office is an equal opportunity employer.