<p>QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <ul> <li>Education: Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; licensed to practice law in Illinois AND must be in good standing with the IL state bar. </li><li>Experience: Some experience in the practice of criminal law is preferred, but not required. </li><li>Residency: Madison County, IL residency requirements must be met within 6 month of hire. </li></ul> <p>BENEFITS:</p> <ul> <li>Qualified Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness-Federal Student Loans </li><li>Complete health insurance benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA/FSA </li><li>Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage </li><li>Paid time off for holidays, vacations, and sick leave </li><li>Paid maternity/paternity leave </li><li>Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund ("IMRF") pension </li></ul> <p>EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <ul> <li>Zealously and efficiently represent clients charged with a variety of criminal offenses: </li><li>Negotiate cases with prosecutors; </li><li>Counsel and advise each client as to plea offers; </li><li>Prepare and try cases as lead counsel or co-counsel; </li><li>Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above; </li></ul>