Macon County Assistant State's Attorney - Job Posting

MACON COUNTY ASSISTANT STATE’S ATTORNEY
MACON COUNTY, ILLINOIS
POSITION POSTING
 
 
Job Title:  Assistant State’s Attorney – Criminal Division- General Felony
 
Department:  Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office
 
Posting Date: March 3, 2025
 
Application Deadline: Open until the position is filled; multiple positions available
 
Application Procedure: Submit resume and cover letter via (1) postal service or hand-delivery to Macon County State’s Attorney Diane Couri at 253 E. Wood Street, 4th Floor, Decatur, IL 62523 or (2) e-mail to dcouri@sa-macon-il.us.  If selected for an interview, documentation of qualifications or letters of reference may be requested.
 
Salary:  Range of $80,000-$115,000, depending upon experience.
 
Job Description:  Macon County State's Attorney's Office is seeking an Illinois-licensed attorney for a full-time position as an Assistant State's Attorney. Duties include meeting with law enforcement and witnesses, filing criminal charges, negotiating and prosecuting felony offenses. Infrequent on-call duties may be required related to warrants.
 
Benefits Include: Payment of ARDC dues, vacation and sick leave, health, vision, dental and life insurance, all court holidays off and paid (14 holidays), Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension. 
 
Office Environment: The office values include that each person be treated with respect in the office and outside the office. We encourage and provide teambuilding, mentorship, and support to all attorneys as they seek justice in every case. Each Assistant State’s Attorney is trusted to negotiate his or her own cases.
 
Education and Experience:  Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or equivalent degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school; currently licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois with no history of suspensions. 
 
Macon County is an equal opportunity employer.