Deputy Supervisor, Domestic Violence Homicide Unit

Job Title: Deputy Supervisor, Domestic Violence Homicide Unit

Reports to: Deputy Bureau Chief, Special Victims Bureau

Grade/Step: AYS/101

Salary: $175,552. 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

Bureau: Special Victims Bureau

Division: Domestic Violence Homicide Unit

Application Deadline: January 16, 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 Special Victims Bureau of the Cook County State's Attorney's Office is seeking a Deputy Supervisor of the Domestic Violence Homicide Unit to supervise the DV Homicide Unit which vertically prosecutes complex, high-profile, intimate partner domestic violence homicides. The DV Homicide Unit Deputy Supervisor is responsible for supervising Assistant State's Attorneys (ASAs) assigned to the DV Homicide Unit. This is a full-time bargaining unit exempt position.

Working Environment & Reporting Structure: The Deputy Supervisor of the Domestic Violence Homicide Unit will report directly to the Deputy Bureau Chief of the Special Victims Bureau. ASAs within the Domestic Violence Homicide Unit will vertically prosecute these complex, high-profile, intimate partner domestic violence homicides from arraignment to disposition and work-up and will try these cases with Sexual Assault ASAs or courtroom ASAs from the Felony Trial Division.

Duties/Requirements: The DV Homicide Unit Deputy Supervisor is responsible for the oversight of the DV Homicide Unit within the Cook County State's Attorney's Office Special Victims' Bureau and must ensure that cases assigned to the DV Homicide Unit ASAs, from assignment to disposition, are prosecuted fairly and handled properly and that the ASAs assigned to the DV Homicide Unit are appropriately performing all aspects of their jobs. The DV Homicide Unit Deputy Supervisor is also responsible for communicating with upper management as well as different areas of CCSAO such as the Felony Review Unit, Grand Jury/ Branch 66, Juvenile Justice Bureau, Criminal Appeals Division, Special Litigation/Post Conviction Unit, and the Civil Actions Bureau. The Unit Supervisor is responsible for providing guidance and assistance to the DV Homicide Unit ASAs on case management and strategy; working collaboratively with the Special Victims' Bureau Chief and Deputy Bureau Chief on case assignments; reviewing all Memoranda from DV Homicide Unit ASAs to upper management; and identifying any training needs of the DV Homicide Unit or Felony Trial Division and working collaboratively with the Director of Training on those needs. The DV Homicide Unit Deputy Supervisor will also handle their own caseload of highly complex or noteworthy matters.

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:

• Must have a minimum of 12 years of litigation experience in criminal law with significant experience handling First Degree Murder prosecutions.
• Demonstrated Strong Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others
• Ability to provide Guidance and supervision to experienced ASAs in the management of their caseloads
• Must have significant experience in the prosecution of complex matters including 4th, 5th and 6th Amendment issues, intimate partner/gender-based violence, and motion practice including proof of other crimes, Lynch, and forfeiture by wrongdoing; significant jury trial experience; Grand Jury practice; and the management and use of uncooperative witnesses.
• 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 Domestic Violence Homicide Unit attorneys and CCSAO colleagues
• Must consistently demonstrate sound judgment, critical thinking, dedication to work product, and effective time management.
• Must uphold the mission, vision, and values of the Office at all times.
• Must exercise integrity and decorum in all situations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior formal supervisory experience in the Office is preferred.

• Experience handling intimate partner/gender-based violence cases preferred.

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.