Join our legal team
Madison County State’s Attorney
salaries up to $110,000+ for experienced prosecutors
Salaries are dependent upon experience level. Entry-level position salaries start at $75,000.
be
confident
in your legal skills
Career Jump-Start
With an office our size, there are frequent opportunities for advancement. We have seasoned prosecutors on staff to serve as mentors, helping new prosecutors and attorneys learn quickly. Also, we take full advantage of outside training to make sure our prosecutors have cutting-edge tools and techniques. Prosecutors from our office are leaders in the local legal bar, many eventually serving as judges. You’ll also have the opportunity to help advance our innovative problem-solving courts: Veterans Court, Mental Health Court, and Drug Court.
Student Loan Forgiveness
Employment at the State’s Attorney’s Office can make you eligible for the federal Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.
benefits
No Billable Hours
You’ll be a lawyer, not a timekeeper. Bottom line: a better work-life balance.
Paid Vacation
Minimum 2 weeks of vacation for new employees, plus county holidays. Our workflows allow you to actually use and enjoy your vacation, rather than just creating a backlog for when you return.
New Parent Leave
Generous paid maternity/paternity leave. We’re a family-friendly workplace!
Retirement & Insurance
You’ll be enrolled in an Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan, and we offer generous health/life insurance.
Join the
offense
Criminal Division
We prosecute roughly 3,000 – 4,000 felonies per year, ranging from white-collar crime to first-degree murder. You will quickly become a seasoned and effective prosecutor and courtroom advocate, with confidence and know-how to make sure justice is done.
Civil Division
Our office is the chief legal adviser for Madison County Government. We review contracts, represent the county in civil litigation, handle Freedom of Information Act requests, deal with election matters and prepare and review county ordinances and resolutions.
The job of the State’s Attorney’s Office is to keep our communities safe, prosecute wrongdoers, protect the rights of victims, and represent the citizens of Madison County in the court.
Dedicated staff of 60+ legal professionals, support staff and investigators
Serve 25 law enforcement agencies which operate in the county
Legal adviser for Madison County Government