Job Opportunities

Notice of Vacancy in the 12th Judicial Circuit – 3rd Subcircuit

Justice Mary K. O’Brien of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Resident Circuit Judge vacancy in Will County – in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit – Third Subcircuit. Please be advised that any candidate seeking appointment to this vacancy shall reside within the subcircuit boundaries. See 705 ILCS 35/2f-4 (a-5) (West 2022); 705 ILCS 40/2(d) (West 2022).

The vacancy was created by Judge John C. Anderson’s election to the Third District Appellate Court on December 2, 2024.

Under the Illinois Constitution, judicial vacancies are filled by Supreme Court appointment. The application process will lead to final Court approval.

Notice of the vacancy has been posted at the Will County Courthouse. The application form and instructions may be obtained by visiting the Illinois Supreme Court’s website at: www.illinoiscourts.gov and following the instructions in the latest news scroller announcing the Will County vacancy. Please submit application and supporting documents to Brenda Haage at bhaage@illinoiscourts.gov.

Deadline for submission of an application is 5 p.m. on January 2, 2025.

 The applicants will undergo an evaluation and screening process. The person selected to fill the vacancy will serve until the first Monday in December following the November 2026 general election.

To be eligible for consideration for appointment, the applicant must be a lawyer licensed to practice law in Illinois.

(FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT: James Brunner, Public Information Officer of the Illinois Supreme Court at 217.208.3354 or jbrunner@illinoiscourts.gov.)

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.

COOK COUNTY DCFS LEGAL SERVICES JOB OPENING: LITIGATION ATTORNEY

Title: Public Service Administrator Option 8L (Litigation Attorney)
Work Location: 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605 
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,150 – $9,600/month 
Closing Date/Time: 12/03/2024

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Litigation Attorney. Under administrative direction, this position will present evidence on behalf of the Department at administrative hearings and service appeals, including examining and cross-examining witnesses. The position will interview Department witnesses and perform legal research, including reviewing federal and state statutes and local regulations, as well as relevant case law. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
2. Requires three years of experience in the practice of law

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.

The material and information contained is for general information only and does not constitute any advice or recommendations by the WCBA.