Assistant State’s Attorney, Sex Crimes Division

Assistant State’s Attorney, Sex Crimes Division Job Title: Assistant State’s Attorney, Sex Crimes Unit Reports to: Supervisor, Sex Crimes Unit Grade/Step: AY2/101 to AY1/108L Salary: $129,924 – $174,718 Location: Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th Municipal District Courthouse Bureau: Special Victims Bureau Application Deadline: July 13, 2026 Note: This post is for an open position as well as for forming a pool for future open positions. Visa: The Cook County State's Attorney's Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions. Position Description Overview The Special Victims Bureau of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office seeks experienced Assistant State’s Attorneys at a 2nd chair or higher level, with felony review and felony jury trial experience to prosecute Sexual Assault cases assigned to courthouses throughout Cook County. This is a full‑time bargaining unit exempt position. Work Environment & Reporting Structure The ASA will prosecute under the Criminal Code of Illinois, managing a complex caseload of sexual assault cases, and work closely with victim‑witness specialists, advocates, and law enforcement agencies. Responsibilities include representing the People of Illinois in hearings and trials, supporting victims, and ensuring effective communication of the office’s mission. The ASA reports directly to a Deputy Supervisory of the Sexual Assault Division. Duties Prepare sexual assault cases for disposition by plea or trial. Research legal issues, draft pretrial motions, and respond to defense motions. Litigate pretrial motions, bench trials, and/or jury trials. Prepare and obtain protective orders. Conduct detention and conditions of pretrial release hearings. Serve as an on‑call notifier for felony review of sexual assault cases. Communicate with and support victims using a victim‑centered, trauma‑informed approach. Keep victims and witnesses informed of court proceedings. Work closely with victim‑witness specialists and advocates. Commit to applying a vertical prosecution model. Minimum Qualifications J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Felony second chair or higher equivalent experience. Successfully completed a rotation as a line ASA in the Felony Review Unit. Desire to work with victims of sexual assault. Knowledge of and experience with DNA evidence in a trial or investigative setting. Must uphold the mission and values of the CCSAO at all times and support fellow ASA. Preferred Qualifications Prior experience prosecuting sexual assault cases (preferred but not required). Prior experience as a Felony Review Unit Trial Supervisor. Cover Letter Questions Why are you interested in this particular role? What in your professional experience has prepared you to succeed in this role? How will you work to foster and maintain public trust in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office while upholding the mission, vision, and values of the Office in your dealings with the ASAs, law enforcement partners, the judiciary, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system? Physical Requirements Light work. Must be able to lift no more than 20 pounds at a time, frequently lifting or carrying objects up to 10 pounds. Requires walking or standing most of the time, with occasional pushing and pulling. Ability to perform a full or wide range of light work duties is required. Equal Employment Opportunity The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The CCSAO provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities or pregnancy upon request. Benefits Medical, dental, and vision plans. Paid Time Off (vacation, personal, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays. Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility. Employee Assistance Program (confidential counseling and referral services). Pension plan through Cook County. No relocation assistance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cook County State’s Attorney