ASSISTANT PUBLIC DEFENDER

Seeking an Assistant Public Defender to represent clients charged with criminal offenses, negotiate cases, and prepare/try cases as lead counsel or co-counsel.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois
• In good standing with the IL state bar
• Some experience in the practice of criminal law preferred

Benefits

• Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness—Federal Student Loans
• Complete health insurance benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA/FSA
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage
• Paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick leave
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (“IMRF”) pension