Deputy Supervisor, Felony Review Unit

Job Title: Deputy Supervisor, Felony Review

Reports to: Deputy Bureau Chief, Pre-Trial Division

Grade/Step: AYS 102

Salary: $179,923 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, District 2 Courthouse, District 3 Courthouse, District 4 Courthouse, District 5 Courthouse, District 6 Courthouse

Bureau: Criminal

Division: Pre-Trial

Application Deadline: December 23, 2025

Note: This post is for multiple open positions.

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 Deputy Supervisor in the Felony Review Unit to lead teams of ASAs in the Felony Review Unit. The Deputy Supervisor will be responsible for the oversight of all Felony Review Unit Activities. This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position.

Working Environment & Reporting Structure: The Felony Review Unit Deputy Supervisor will report directly to the Supervisor of the Felony Review Unit as well as the Chief and Pre-Trial Deputy Chief of the Criminal Prosecutions Bureau.

Duties/Requirements: The duties of the Deputy Supervisor, Felony Review Unit, involve the day-to-day operations and management of the unit. The Deputy Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of all ASAs within the unit, which includes the training of new line ASAs and Trial Supervisors, daily Crimes review of all unit activity, statement reviews, and regular assessment of the development and progress of all ASAs. The Deputy Supervisor is also responsible for the authorization of Grand Jury subpoenas, pen registers, and warrants requested by law enforcement regarding ongoing investigations. Deputy Supervisors take on call shifts for the purposes of consulting on Murder investigations, Reckless Homicide/Agg DUI investigations, and any other matters referred to the Deputy Supervisors by the Trial Supervisors or line ASAs. All consultations follow the Deputy Supervisor until a charging decision has been made.

Felony Review Deputy Supervisors may be assigned to one of three geographical areas: the city of Chicago, the northern suburbs (Districts 2, 3, and 4), or the southern suburbs (Districts 5 and 6). Although a Felony Review Deputy Supervisor will be assigned primarily to cases arising from one of these three geographic areas, they will be expected to assist fellow Deputy Supervisors in other geographical areas.

The Supervisor 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:

• Must be able to manage the needs of junior attorneys, including caseload management, training, and support junior attorneys in pursing long-term development opportunities.
• Must consistently observe and review the work of attorneys, at all levels, to offer productive feedback and motivate ongoing improvements.
• Must have strong analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills; advanced case law and statutory knowledge in criminal law and procedure; and must serve as a personal and professional resource and thought partner to junior attorneys and colleagues.
• Must consistently demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, dedication to work product, and effective time management, while also supporting junior attorneys in doing so.
• Must uphold the mission, vision, and values of the Office at all times and support junior attorneys in doing the same.
• Must exercise integrity and decorum in all situations.
• Must uphold the mission and values of the Office at all times and support junior attorneys in doing the same.
• Must have completed one tour as a Trial Supervisor in the Felony Review Unit.
• Must exercise integrity and decorum in all situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of litigation experience in criminal law with significant experience handling First Degree Murder prosecutions.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.

Cover Letter: In your cover letter please list any of the geographical areas you would be willing to be assigned to. Additionally, 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.