Job Opportunities

OFFICE SPACE AVAILABLE

Premium office space available on Joliet’s west side, near River Valley Justice Center. Includes secretarial bay(s), basement storage space and use of lobby and receptionist. Conveniently located near I-80 and I-55, plenty of parking. Ready for immediate occupancy. Contact Tom at (815) 727-0100 for details.  

UNITED STATES MAGISTRATE JUDGE

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois is accepting applications for a full-time United States Magistrate Judge position in the Western Division, with the Stanley J. Roszkowsi United States Courthouse at Rockford, Illinois as the duty station. The deadline for the submission of completed applications is 5:00 p.m. on October 17, 2024. Filling this U.S. Magistrate Judge position is contingent upon approval of the Seventh Circuit Judicial Council and of the Judicial Conference Committee on the Administration of the Magistrate Judges System. The candidate selected will be appointed only upon the successful completion of a Federal Bureau Investigation and Internal Revenue Service background check. For more details click on the attached PDF.

CIVIL ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY POSITION – U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois has a vacancy in our Civil Division for an Assistant U. S. Attorney. Refer to the link for the job announcement: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/807014300.  Any questions should be directed to Fabiola LaPorte, HR Specialist, 217-492-4483.

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Our busy Wheaton law firm is seeking a full-time associate attorney with 2+ years of experience in the areas of divorce and domestic relations. The ideal candidate is comfortable with regular court appearances (including contested hearings and trials), frequent client interaction, settlement negotiations, drafting of pleadings and orders and preparation and review of discovery. Further, a qualified applicant should have good people skills, the ability to work independently and a strong work ethic.

 Annual salary $110,000 to $140,000 – commensurate with experience and skill and subject to a generous bonus structure. BCBS health benefits, 401(k), Hybrid/WFH schedules available and opportunity for advancement is available. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois and be in good standing. Travel within Chicago suburbs is required (must have a vehicle). Resumes should be emailed to Lisa@mngrlaw.com.

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. See attached for a full job description and instructions on how to apply.

CRIMINAL ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY POSITION – U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois has a vacancy in our Criminal Division for an Assistant U. S. Attorney. Refer to the link for the job announcement: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/794024800. Any questions should be directed to Fabiola LaPorte, HR Specialist, 217-402-4483.

CIVIL ASSISTANT U.S. ATTORNEY POSITION – U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE – CENTRAL DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS

The United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of Illinois has a vacancy in our Civil Division for an Assistant U. S. Attorney. Refer to the link for the job announcement: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/791909400. Any questions should be directed to Fabiola LaPorte, HR Specialist, 217-402-4483.

COOK COUNTY DCFS LEGAL SERVICES JOB OPENINGS

See attached for a full job description and instructions on how to apply to all available Cook County DCFS legal job openings:

All Cook County DCFS Job Openings

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:

ALL 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.

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