The Office of the State Appellate Defender has openings for the position of assistant appellate defender in Springfield and Mt. Vernon.

The position will provide criminal appellate representation to indigent clients. Responsibilities include reading records, conducting research, drafting briefs and other documents, and presenting oral arguments.

Candidates must be graduates of an ABA-accredited law school and licensed in Illinois or able to obtain an Illinois license.

The start date is May 1. The starting salary is $58,500 with benefits including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Those interested in the positions should send a resume and cover letter no later than Feb. 15 to the office in which they would like to apply:

Fourth District Office, Springfield
4thdistrict@osad.state.il.us

Fifth District Office, Mt. Vernon
5thdistrict@osad.state.il.us