Assistant State's Attorney, Conflicts Counsel

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Job Title
:
Assistant State s Attorney, Conflicts Counsel

Reports to
:
Supervisor, Conflicts Counsel

Grade/Step
: AYN/103-AY1/107

Salary
: $99,519-$167,140. Salary range is provided by law; however, individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and quality of experience. Any salary offered is determined by the Chief of Staff and is non-negotiable.

Location
:
Daley Center, 50 W Washington

Bureau
:
General Counsel

Division
:
Conflicts

Final date to receive applications
:
February 17, 2026

Note: This post is for a single open position.

Note
:
The Cook County State s Attorney s Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions.

Position Description
:
The Conflicts Counsel Unit (CCU) of the Cook County State’s Attorney (CCSAO) is seeking an Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) to litigate a variety of civil lawsuits including, but not limited to Section 1983 Civil Rights, employment, tort, medical malpractice, complex class actions, and the Freedom of Information Act cases. Primarily, the position will involve defending Cook County, its agencies, and its employees in a variety of civil matters in both state and federal court.

This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position.

Working Environment and Reporting Structure
:
The ASA reports directly to the Supervisor of the CCU and is expected to work collaboratively with their fellow ASAs, CCU clients and agency representatives.

Duties/Requirements:

• ASA is expected to manage a full case load of matters in both federal and state court, as well as before Illinois state agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Human Rights.
• ASA opens new files; reviews laterally transferred files; investigates claims; obtains and reviews documents; prepares client communications; communicates with clients and witnesses; files appearances; obtains and reviews documentary evidence and records; prepares internal legal memorandum; prepares case summaries for clients; drafts, reviews and files pleadings; prepares motions, conducts written and oral discovery including depositions and expert depositions; argues in the trial court;
  
  prepares dispositive motions; prepares for and conducts settlement conferences; prepares for and tries jury trials and arbitrations in state and federal court and, if necessary, defends and prosecutes appeals.
• The ASA is also called upon to work on various special projects, often involving complex matters in various courts and divisions of the Cook County Circuit Court and the Northern District of Illinois.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three (3) or more years of litigation experience in federal and/or state court whether at the trial or appellate level.
• Knowledge of both federal and state civil practice and procedure. Some experience dealing with complex legal issues, preferably involving…