Wing Supervisor, Felony Trial Division

Job Title: Wing Supervisor, Felony Trial Division

Reports to: Deputy Bureau Chief, Felony Trial Division

Grade/Step: AYS 103

Salary: $184,400. Salary is provided by law; however, individual compensation is based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, years and quality of experience. Any salary offered is determined by the Chief of Staff and is non-negotiable.

Location: Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2650 S. California, Chicago Illinois

Bureau: Criminal Prosecutions Bureau

Division: Felony Trial Division

Application Deadline: February 17, 2026

Note: This post is for a single open position.

Note: The Cook County State's Attorney's Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions.

Position Description: The Criminal Prosecutions Bureau of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office is seeking a Wing Supervisor to supervise the Felony Trial Division Assistant State's Attorneys (ASAs) assigned to the 6 7 Felony Courtrooms on the wing and oversee all cases prosecuted by those ASAs in the respective courtrooms. This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position.

Working Environment & Reporting Structure: The Wing Supervisor will report directly to the Deputy Bureau Chief Felony Trial Division of the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau.

Duties/Requirements: The Wing Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of a Felony Trial Division Wing within the Cook County State's Attorney's Office Criminal Prosecutions Bureau and must ensure that cases, from assignment to disposition, are prosecuted fairly and handled properly and that the ASAs assigned to the wing are appropriately performing all aspects of their jobs. The Wing Supervisor is also responsible for communicating with and assisting the Supervisors and ASAs assigned to differing units and bureaus within the Office who have pending cases in the courtrooms assigned to the wing. The Wing Supervisor is responsible for providing daily guidance and supervision to all ASAs assigned to the wing and for identifying training needs and reporting those needs to the Director of Training. The Wing Supervisor must also assist in the development and implementation of relevant trainings within the Office as needed. The Wing Supervisor must be aware of all significant litigation handled on the wing and must regularly consult with the ASAs on those matters, as well as the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau, when needed

The ASA shall be an effective advocate and emissary of the mission, vision and values of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office both with ASAs as well as criminal justice stakeholders and partners.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A minimum of 15 years of litigation experience in criminal law with significant experience handling First Degree Murder prosecutions.
• Felony first chair or equivalent experience.
• Must have completed at least one tour as a Trial Supervisor in the Felony Review Unit.
• Must have demonstrated strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate other

• Must uphold the mission, vision, and values of the Office at all times.
• Must exercise integrity and decorum in all situations.
• Must have a Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Be either a member in good standing with the Illinois bar, or eligible for admission to Illinois bar on Motion (reciprocity)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior supervisory experience
• Prior experience as a first chair in a felony courtroom (Chicago or Suburban courthouse)

Cover Letter: In your cover letter please address the following questions:

1. Why are you interested in this particular role?

2. What in your professional experience has prepared you to succeed in this role?

3. How will you work to foster and maintain public trust in the Cook County State's Attorney's Office while upholding the mission, vision and values of the Office in your dealings with the ASAs, law enforcement partners, the judiciary, and other stakeholders in the criminal justice system?

Physical Requirements: Light work. Light work involves lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Even though the weight lifted may be very little, a job is in this category when it requires a good deal of walking or standing, or when it involves sitting most of the time with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controls. To be considered capable of performing a full or wide range of light work, you must have the ability to do substantially all these activities. If someone can do light work, we determine that he or she can also do sedentary work, unless there are additional limiting factors such as loss of fine dexterity or inability to sit for long periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Cook County State's Attorney's Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.

Benefits

At Cook County, we believe in investing in you, our valued employee. We understand that your wellbeing directly impacts the quality of service we provide to our community. That's why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial stability, and work-life balance. Here's a snapshot of what we offer:

Choose from a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans to best suit your lifestyle and needs. We provide a robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, as well as 13 paid holidays. As a public service employer, our employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. Our Employee Assistance Program offers confidential counseling and referral services to help you navigate life's challenges. And of course, a pension plan through Cook County.

Follow this link to the Cook County Benefits and this link to Cook County Pension Fund if you want to learn more about our amazing benefit coverage. The CCSAO does not provide relocation assistance.