Assistant State's Attorney - Misdemeanor Division

Kane County State's Attorney's Office

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Assistant State’s Attorney - Misdemeanor Division

Salary: $75,000 / Year B.O.E.

FLSA: Exempt

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The attorney is this position is responsible for the prosecution of DUI, misdemeanor, traffic case files, and misdemeanor cases dealing with domestic violent crimes. This Misdemeanor ASA is responsible for working a status call, preparing cases for motion hearings, bench and jury trials.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prosecute Misdemeanor cases

2. Review the defendant’s criminal history, then make appropriate bond
recommendations based on office guidelines, public safety and in the interest of
justice.

3. Prepare cases for trial, as well as hearings on various issues

4. Prepare all jury instructions prior to the date of the Jury trial.

5. Be willing and able to work into the evening hours on dates with Jury trials, or as
other workload dictates.

6. Collaborate with victim rights advocates, and victims of domestic violence, to
preserve and properly prepare the presentation of evidence at trial

7. Offer support and services to victims to ensure their safety

8. Support and work with domestic violence service providers by monitoring the
progress of court ordered offender counseling

9. Assist Police Officers in coordinating investigations

10. Conduct hearings on motions seeking orders of protection

11. Research issues related to domestic violence

12. Conduct Grand Jury proceedings to seek indictments on domestic related crimes,
when enhancements are appropriate

13. Liaison to various State and County agencies that deal with domestic violence in
Kane County

14. Work the DUI status call by working at the bench, working with defense
attorneys, or any other courtroom work as needed.

15. Make offers on DUI cases, preferably within one court date of the defendant’s
first appearance. Give acceptance deadline dates on all offers made.

16. Notify supervisor of any felony eligible DUI cases.

17. On cases in which a defense attorney is requesting a reduction of charges, fully
complete the reduction request form and review the case with the Deputy Chief
of the Criminal Division. Inform defense counsel of the Deputy Chief’s decision
prior to the next status date.

18. File petitions to revoke on post-plea DUI and misdemeanor cases.

19. Motion up cases with PTRSSS filings for motion setting.

20. Subpoena witnesses for any motions to quash, petition to rescind statutory
summary suspension hearing, bench trial, jury trial or other court hearing on a
timely basis within 48 hours of the hearing being set.

21. Conduct any necessary legal research well in advance of any set motion hearing
or trial. Review file in advance to determine legal issues, and/or any factual
problems.

22. Conduct all work necessary to successfully present the State’s case in bench and
jury trials.

23. Contact witnesses in advance of hearing or trial date to ensure court
appearance, and to prepare witnesses for their court appearance.

24. Return phone calls to defense attorneys, police, and civilian witnesses within 24
hours, or as directed by office policy.

25. Make sure support staff has called off witnesses on cases no longer going to
trial.

26. Complete any other assignments as directed by the Deputy Chief of the Criminal
Division, the Chief of the Criminal Division, the First Assistant, or the State’s
Attorney.

BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS:

• Ensures confidentiality and privacy at all times
• Treat others with courtesy and respect in all interactions
• Is open to new ideas and changes; encourages other to do the same
• Willingly flexes to meet changing workload demands and priorities
• Works cooperatively with other employees to complete the work
• Displays punctuality in all activities such as work attendance, project deadlines, reports

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

1.) A J.D. degree and valid Illinois law license.

2.) Ability to conduct legal research including use of Lexis.

3.) Must establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with the judiciary
and defense bar, and all MDT members

4.) Must be able to work in a team environment

5.) Strong organizational skills.

6.) Ability to work in a multi-task environment.

7.) Ability to prioritize tasks.

8.) Professional verbal and written communication skills required.

WORKING CONDITIONS WHILE PEFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

General office environment and courtroom

EQUIPMENT USED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Computer, phone, fax and copier

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to:

Deputy Chief of the Criminal Division

This statement describes the general content of, and requirements for, the performance of this job. It is not constructed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, as the deeds of the division may change from time to time.

Applicants must submit to a criminal background check.

EEO Employer/Program. Auxiliary aids are available to individuals with disabilities upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000