Warrant Coordinator, Assistant State’s Attorney

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, to operate a computer, and to
travel between courtrooms and other locations.
Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

## Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office - Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) - Warrant Coordinator

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is looking to fill the position of a full-time Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) Warrant Coordinator to join the Alternative Prosecutions (APS) Unit in Chicago, Illinois. The APS Unit works to better understand individuals that are in the criminal justice system as the result of an unmet need, particularly those struggling with mental illness and substance use disorders. The APS unit identifies and refers cases for diversion to help connect individuals to services and programs—in lieu of custody—and return to their community as healthy and supported as possible.

### Job Title:
Warrant Coordinator, Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA)

### Department:
Alternative Prosecutions (APS) Unit, Chicago, Illinois

### Position Description:
Thousands of active warrants in Cook County contribute to arrests, holds, and a stagnant jail population. The ASA assigned to the countywide warrant reduction program will report directly to the Supervisor of the Alternative Prosecutions Unit and will be responsible for assisting with addressing the influx of new warrants by exploring opportunities to delay warrant issuance on failures to appear and on violations of probations; assisting with organizing and covering court calls countywide; addressing backlogs of old warrants associated with certain low level cases and probation warrants; collaboration and communication with court stakeholders; tracking the warrant reduction program for reporting purposes; and attending meetings and trainings.

### Minimum Qualifications:
, capable of project management, data collection, drafting motions to quash warrants and appearing in court countywide, excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate with the court and community stakeholders, engage in on-going trainings and meetings, highly motivated and reliable, possess strong leadership skills and the ability to creatively problem solve. Must be willing to travel to different locations. Must uphold the mission, vision, and values of the Office.

### . In your statement of interest, please answer the following questions:
1. Why are you interested in this particular role?
2. What in your professional experience has prepared you to succeed in this role?
3. How will you work to foster and maintain public trust in the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office while upholding the mission, vision and values of the Office in your dealings with the ASAs, law enforcement partners, the judiciary, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system?

External candidates must submit an application found on the Cook County State’s Attorney website at with a resume and statement of interest to Dawn Smith, Director of Human Resources, at and cc: Tolulope Tepede, Legal Hiring at .

### Equal Employment Opportunity
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy.

### Benefits
The State’s Attorney’s Office, as a Cook County Agency, provides a full complement of benefits, including Medical (BCBS), Dental and Vision, as well as a retirement offering.

### Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, to operate a computer, and to travel between courtrooms and other locations.

### Salary
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience.

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is seeking a full-time Assistant State’s Attorney (ASA) to join the Alternative Prosecutions (APS) Unit in Chicago, Illinois as a Warrant Coordinator. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a countywide warrant reduction program, addressing the influx of new warrants, organizing and covering court calls countywide, addressing backlogs of old warrants associated with certain low level cases and probation warrants, tracking the warrant reduction program for reporting purposes, and attending meetings and trainings.

#### Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

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- Capability of project management, data collection, drafting motions to quash warrants and appearing in court countywide
- Excellent communication skills and willingness to collaborate with the court and community stakeholders
- Ability to engage in on-going trainings and meetings
- Highly motivated and reliable
- Possess strong leadership skills and the ability to creatively problem solve
- Willingness to travel to different locations

Medical (BCBS), Dental and Vision, as well as a retirement offering

Project Management, Data Collection, Drafting Motions to Quash Warrants, Appearing in Court, Excellent Communication Skills, Collaboration, Leadership Skills, Problem-solving

Internal candidates must submit a resume and a statement of interest to Dawn Smith, Director of Human Resources, at and cc Tolulope Tepede at . External candidates must submit an application found on the Cook County State’s Attorney website at with a resume and statement of interest to Dawn Smith, Director of Human Resources, at and cc Tolulope Tepede, Legal Hiring at .

Qualification and Experience Approximately third chair ASA experience in criminal law

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