Principal Assistant State's Attorney

Are you looking for a challenging role within an organization that provides rewarding compensation an excellent benefit package and career growth opportunities If so Lake County Government is the place for you. Comprised of nearly 3000 employees it is our goal to positively serve the residents of Lake County while working with a purpose. We believe our employees should take pride in the work they accomplish while truly respecting a collaborative work environment.

The following list of essential functions is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the duties and responsibilities performed.

• Conducts complex litigation in all stages including filing discovery settlement negotiations and trial.
• Manages state and federal cases independently including any resulting appeals.
• Provides legal advice and legal opinions and support to elected officials and clients.
• Assists other assistant states attorneys in the division in areas of expertise.
• Assists in preparing and reviewing ordinances resolutions contracts and other legal documents.
• Takes direction from supervisors.
• Performs comprehensive research utilizing Westlaw and other electronic legal research software.
  

Preferred Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.

• Experience in one or more areas of law strongly preferred: experience handling Section 1983 litigation labor and employment matters employment litigation labor arbitrations transactional work drafting legislative enactments or ordinances experience advising clients on the OMA or FOIA work related to taxing bodies and/or environmental litigation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Illinois and Federal law local court procedures rules of civil procedure and the rules of evidence.
• Considerable knowledge of federal and state appellate procedures
• Strong research analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to clearly communicate legal recommendations to clients and elected officials.
• Ability to analyze appraise and organize facts evidence and precedents and to present such materials effectively
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional and persuasive court presentations.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to use a computer. Good knowledge of PC operations and software (word processing spreadsheet and document scanning editing and management system i.e. Acrobat/Adobe) is required. Familiarity with federal and state e-filing systems. Good typing skills are also required.

• Analytical Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Uses intuition and experience to complement the analysis.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions.
• Case Management Develops case management plan; Coordinates case management with co-workers; Communicates case progress and status periodically.
• Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Change Management - Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Quality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Organizational Support- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organizations goals and values.
• Strategic Thinking - Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; Adapts strategy to changing conditions.
• Judgement - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives; Develops realistic action plans.
• Professionalism - Tactfully approaches others; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Quantity - Completes work in a timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change delays or unexpected events.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments.
• Initiative - Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent action.

• Completion of a Juris Doctorate degree program from an American Bar Association-approved law school.
• A minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a licensed attorney; alternatively a similar amount of experience working with and representing local governments is preferred.
• Licensed Attorney in the State of Illinois.

Physiological Factors
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

• Ability to maintain pleasant working relationships with judges attorneys co-workers elected officials county clients and the public.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
  

offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working

hours and a comprehensive wellness and training program.
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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening and drug testing.

Lake

County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to

be an equal opportunity employer (EOE).