Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office

Attorney

• Will be assigned to defend Cook County officials and employees in any civil action filed against them in their official capacity.
• May be assigned to initiate civil litigation or intervene on behalf of the SAO, or any other Cook County elected official.
• Will litigate motions, petitions, bench and jury trials in federal and state court, as well as in front of administrative bodies.
• Expected to work closely with multiple county agencies and officials to represent the office and the interests of Cook County.
• Able to work well with people from diverse communities, work independently, have excellent time management skills and be self-initiating.

Assistant States Attorney – Civil Actions Bureau