Assistant State's Attorney

Overview

The Saint Clair County State's Attorney's Office is looking for qualified applicants to serve as an Assistant State's Attorney. St. Clair County is located in the St. Louis metropolitan area, and it is home to numerous municipalities and Scott Air Force Base. The State's Attorney's Office is responsible for representing the People of St. Clair County in all matters pertaining to the County both criminally and civilly.

The Office seeks justice for the People of St. Clair County and, in doing so, upholds the highest ethical standards while vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, advocating for victims, safeguarding the rights of all citizens, and working with law enforcement and community leaders to strengthen the communities we serve.

• Prepare cases for court and handle cases during daily courtroom dockets.
• Prepare pleadings.
• Legal research.
• Litigate motions.
• Conduct various hearings.
• Try cases in jury and bench trials.
• Communicate with law enforcement, various state and social service agencies, and members of the public.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the State’s Attorney.

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois or eligible for licensure under reciprocity or through the transferring of MBE scores. 3

Ls or law school graduates may be considered depending upon circumstances and if they possess a valid license under Supreme Court Rule 711 and will be sitting for the next bar exam.

The Office is looking for individuals who are driven, successful, and goal-oriented who are seeking to further their career and abilities as a litigator. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Applicants should also be "team-players" who want to contribute to the public good and understand that Illinois Rule of Professional Conduct 3.8 requires prosecutors to "seek justice, not merely convict."

Any individual hired to fill this position would have to pass a background check and drug test prior to beginning employment; this position will not have a St. Clair County residency requirement.

Starting salary is $75,000 per year. All full-time positions include a robust benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a pension plan through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Employees are also eligible for other benefits including a health-savings account. Employees receive two weeks of paid vacation per year in addition to separate paid sick time and are afforded the opportunity to gain additional compensatory time.

Leave amounts also increase with years of service.

If you are interested in being considered for employment by the Office, please utilize St. Clair County’s online application system to forward a resume, cover letter, and list of references to the attention of James Gomric, State’s Attorney at #10 Public Square, Belleville, Illinois 62220. Newly-licensed attorneys or recent graduates with a student practice license should include a transcript and writing sample.

Select “Careers” in the top right corner.

For any pre-application questions, contact Assistant State’s Attorney Bernadette Schrempp rempp-clair.il.us or First Assistant State’s Attorney Daniel Lewis is-clair.il.us.

St. Clair County has an established Equal Employment and non-discrimination policy that requires employment decisions be made without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, pregnancy, or physical or mental disabilities unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions.