Assistant State's Attorney

Job Description
Prosecution of Traffic, DUI, and select criminal cases.
Assist with prosecution of petty offenses via remote interaction with pro-se defendants.
Prepare criminal complaints by reviewing reports, interviewing police officers, preparing pleadings, preparing motions, and responding to defense motions.
Represent the State at initial appearances, bond hearings, arraignments, preliminary hearings, extradition hearings, pretrial conferences.
Prepare and make oral presentations.
Represent the State in criminal trials by preparing and responding to motions, preparing witnesses, organizing exhibits and presentation at trial.
Represent the petitioner at mental health commitment proceedings by reviewing petitions, consulting with petitioners and presenting at hearings.
Engage in correspondence, phone conversations and meetings with defense attorneys, other government agencies, judges, law enforcement officers, and others regarding cases handled by the State’s Attorney Office.
Work with Social Services by providing general legal consultation and opinions, particularly regarding child protection cases.
Respond to inquiries by County officials on matters of governmental operations and represent them in court actions.
Visit crime scenes, examine surrounds, and be available to assist in obtaining search warrants.