Job Description
The position of Assistant Attorney General in the Sexually Violent Persons Bureau is currently available in the Metro East division of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. This division is responsible for pursuing the involuntary civil commitment and treatment of sexually violent persons in accordance with the Illinois Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act (SVPA). The goal of this bureau is to ensure that sexually violent individuals do not re-enter society and continue to harm victims.
As an Assistant Attorney General in this division, you will have a diverse range of responsibilities, including prosecuting proceedings to commit convicted sex offenders, conducting motion hearings and trials, managing extensive discovery, presenting and cross-examining experts, and working with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Human Services. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in criminal prosecution and trial work, particularly in the area of sex crimes, as well as knowledge of mental health issues and the ability to handle complex cases. Applicants must have a minimum of three years of prosecution experience and be licensed by the State of Illinois.
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience, with a starting salary of $85,512 for attorneys with a minimum of three years of experience as a prosecutor. To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to the attention of Thor Y. Inouye at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. This is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
• Prosecute proceedings to commit sexually violent persons • Conduct motion hearings and trials • Manage extensive discovery • Present and cross-examine experts • Work with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Human Services
Qualifications:
• Significant criminal prosecution and trial experience • Experience prosecuting sex crimes • Knowledge of mental health issues • Ability to manage complex cases • Minimum of three years of prosecution experience • Licensed by the State of Illinois
Salary: $85,512 (commensurate with experience)
To Apply:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to the attention of Thor Y. Inouye at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General.
Equal Opportunity Employer.
H1: Assistant Attorney General - Metro East Division H2: Pursue the Involuntary Civil Commitment and Treatment of Sexually Violent Persons
- Seeking an experienced Assistant Attorney General to join the Metro East division of the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - Responsible for pursuing the involuntary civil commitment and treatment of sexually violent persons under the Illinois Sexually Violent Persons Commitment Act - Goal is to prevent sexually violent individuals from re-entering society and continuing to harm victims - Duties include prosecuting proceedings, conducting hearings and trials, managing discovery, and working with relevant departments - Qualified candidates must have significant criminal prosecution and trial experience, including in sex crimes, knowledge of mental health issues, and ability to handle complex cases - Minimum of three years of prosecution experience and Illinois State Bar licensure required - Salary starts at $85,512 and is commensurate with experience - To apply, submit cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to the attention of Thor Y. Inouye at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General - Equal Opportunity Employer.
