Assistant State’s Attorney

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## Deputy Supervisor, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division, Suburban Districts
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is looking for a Deputy Supervisor in the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division to manage the multi-faceted responsibilities of the division. This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position with a competitive salary.

### Job Description

The Deputy Supervisor of the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division will be responsible for the following:
* Oversee the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division Assistant States Attorneys assigned to the suburban districts.
* Ensure that cases, from assignment to disposition, are prosecuted fairly and handled properly, and that the ASAs are correctly trained in all aspects of their job.
* Charging of sexual assault and abuse cases as well as the prosecution of those cases in the suburban districts.
* Member of the Children’s Advocacy Center Advisory Board, suburban SART groups, and the suburban multidisciplinary case reviews.
* Supervising and training of the misdemeanor level Domestic Violence ASAs assigned to the suburban districts.
* Review misdemeanor domestic violence cases and work with the Felony Review Unit and police liaisons concerning felony upgrades.
* Rotate with the other SADV supervisors being on call for SADV felony review related inquiries.
* Provide daily training of ASAs assigned to the division and engage in daily education and mentoring of the ASAs.
* Review significant litigation handled in the division and consult with the ASAs on those matters.
* Attend meetings, conduct trainings and presentations locally and nationally, and foster community outreach through presentations and various events representing the SAO.

### Working Environment & Reporting Structure

The Deputy Supervisor will work in collaboration with the other Deputy Supervisors within the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division and have approximately 16 ASAs as direct reports (subject to increase). The Deputy Supervisor will report directly to the Supervisor of the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division.

### Minimum Qualifications

* Ability to manage the needs of both junior and experienced attorneys, including caseload management, training, and support their attorneys in pursing long-term development opportunities.
* Ability to observe and review the work of attorneys, both inside and outside of the courtroom, to offer productive feedback and motivate ongoing improvements.
* Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills; advanced case law and statutory knowledge in criminal law and procedure; and must serve as a personal and professional resource and thought partner to their attorneys and colleagues.
* Consistently demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, dedication to work product, and effective time management, while also supporting their attorneys in doing so.
* Uphold the mission and values of the Office at all times and support their attorneys in doing the same.
* Exercise integrity and decorum in all situations.

### Physical Requirements

Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all of these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

### Salary

This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position with a competitive salary.

### Covid

Pursuant to the Executive Order 2021-1 and State’s Attorney’s Mandatory Covid-19 Vaccination Policy, the selected candidate will be required to either submit proof of full vaccination (thru first booster) or submit a request for a reasonable accommodation prior to start of employment.

### Contact

To apply, forward a copy of your resume and statement of interest to Tolu Tepede, Legal Hiring at . In your statement of interest, please answer the following questions:
1. Why are you interested in the SADV Deputy Supervisor position?
2. What in your professional experience has prepared you to succeed in this role?

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office 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 based on 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.

## Deputy Supervisor, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division, Suburban Districts

The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office is looking for a Deputy Supervisor in the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division to manage the multi-facet

Analytical, Writing, Oral Advocacy, Case Law and Statutory Knowledge, Judgment, Critical Thinking, Dedication to Work Product, Effective Time Management

Forward a copy of your resume and statement of interest to Tolu Tepede, Legal Hiring at

Qualification and Experience Must be able to manage the needs of both junior and experienced attorneys, including caseload management, training, and support their attorneys in pursing long-term development opportunities. Must consistently observe and review the work of attorneys, both inside and outside of the courtroom, to offer productive feedback and motivate ongoing improvements. Must have strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills; advanced case law and statutory knowledge in criminal law and procedure; and must serve as a personal and professional resource and thought partner to their attorneys and colleagues. Must consistently demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, dedication to work product, and effective time management, while also supporting their attorneys in doing so. Must uphold the mission and values of the Office at all times and support their attorneys in doing the same. Must exercise integrity and decorum in all situations.

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