Experience: 0-5+
Location: Illinois South
E-mail: mvilt@kankakeecountyil.gov
URL: https://il-kankakeecounty.civicplus.com/Jobs.aspx
Area of Practice: Criminal
Kankakee County Assistant State’s Attorney
The Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office is seeking a criminal prosecutor for an excellent opportunity to prosecute misdemeanor, and/or felony cases, conduct bench and jury trials, as well as other duties as assigned.
Both entry level or lateral prosecutor applicants encouraged to apply. Exceptional communication, research, and writing skills are essential.
Salary is $60k - $100k and is commensurate with experience and abilities. 4-day work week options and Public Loan Forgiveness benefits along with a generous benefits package is available including major medical health insurance, life-insurance, deferred compensation, retirement benefits, and paid time off. Click this link for more benefits information: https://www.k3county.net/488/2026-Benefits-Information.
Kankakee County is located approx. 50 miles south of Chicago and offers affordable housing with a wide range of recreational resources. DATE OF POSTING March 30, 2026 DEADLINE TO APPLY: UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED
EMAIL COVER LETTER, RESUME, COPY OF ARDC CARD, AND 5 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES TO: Melody Vilt – Chief of Administration Kankakee mvilt@kankakeecountyil.gov
