Salary: $105,000.00 Annually
Location : Waukegan, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 03182
Department: State's Attorney
Opening Date: 11/04/2026
Closing Date: 12/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
Salary Grade: Salary.16
General DescriptionThe Criminal Division of the Lake County State's Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced attorney in our Felony Trial Division. Applicants should be prepared to handle a felony caseload that entails managing status hearings, plea negotiations, motion practice and trials. Criminal trial experience is required for this role. The State's Attorney's Office offers flexible scheduling and the ability to work remotely one day per week.
Essential Functions - Conducts felony bench and jury trials
- Manages a felony court call
- Takes direction from supervisors
- Conducts felony motion practice
- Performs comprehensive research
- Works with SAO victim/witness counselors preparing victims, witnesses, law enforcement
- Interacts effectively with law enforcement agencies, colleagues and Judges
- Handles post conviction petitions
- Maintains time management skills and is self-motivated
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required Qualifications:To perform this job successfully, an individual must, at a minimum, meet the following qualifications:
- Licensed for a minimum of three years with significant experience in criminal law. Prior work in prosecution is preferable.
- Comprehensive knowledge of criminal law, judicial procedures, and rules of evidence
- Ability to analyze facts and exercise sound judgment, determine appropriate case resolutions, and litigate in a courtroom
- Willingness to mentor less experienced attorneys in the office
- Ability to understand and utilize technology including, but not limited to, computer knowledge, courtroom technology, and courtroom presentations
Competency:To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies.
- Candidates must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and be able to practice strategic thinking.
- Organization, attention to detail, and sound judgment are required.
- Candidates must take initiative and be adaptable to changes in the work environment.
- Dependability and punctuality are imperative for success in this role.
Education and/or Other Requirements:- Completion of a Juris Doctorate degree program from an American Bar Association approved law school.
- Licensed Attorney in the State of Illinois.
- Licensed for a minimum of three years with significant experience in criminal law. Prior work in prosecution is preferable.
Reasonable accommodations may be made in order to perform the essential functions. This job description describes a general category of jobs. In order to meet the needs of Lake County Government or its departments, employees may be assigned other duties, in addition to or in lieu of those described above, and any duties are subject to change at any time.
Supplemental Information Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. We also offer flexible working hours and a comprehensive wellness and training program. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!
Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening and drug testing.
The County offers an extensive benefits package to eligible employees including health, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plans, and so much more! Below are resources for the County's current benefits.
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