Assistant State’s Attorney

Full-time

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Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division, Deputy Supervisor, Assistant State’s Attorney

The Cook County State’s Attorney's Office (CCSAO) is seeking a Suburban Deputy Supervisor in the Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division. The Deputy Supervisor will be responsible for all litigation arising from cases prosecuted by the felony level Sexual Assault Domestic Violence Assistant State’s Attorneys assigned to the suburban districts, as well as supervising the charging of all the sexual assault cases in the suburban districts. The Deputy Supervisor will also be responsible for leading the misdemeanor level ASAs assigned to the Domestic Violence Unit in all the suburban districts.

Job Title: Deputy Supervisor, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division, Suburban Districts

Department: Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Division

Position: Full-time bargaining unit exempt position

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Duties:
• Manage the multi-faceted responsibilities of the division
• 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
• Ensure that the ASAs are correctly trained in all aspects of their job
• Charge 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
• Supervise and train 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
• Daily training of ASAs assigned to the division
• Engage in daily education and mentoring of the ASAs
• Aware of significant litigation handled in the division and will regularly consult with the ASAs on those matters
• Attend meetings, conduct trainings and presentations locally and nationally
• 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
• Consistently 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
• 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
• 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

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 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.

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.

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. The State’s Attorney Covid-19 Vaccination Policy will be provided immediately after employment, for the uploading of your vaccination card. Selected candidates can make a request for accommodation during the Pre-Boarding meeting.

Contact:
To apply, forward a copy of your resume and statement of interest to Tolu Tepede, Legal H

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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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