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Corrections Officer

Exeter, NH ยท On-site

$28.40 - $37.60/hr

Here at Rockingham County, NH, we service our local community through efforts at our County Attorney's Office, Registry of Deeds, Sheriff's Office, Department of Corrections, Finance Office, Nursing ...

Correctional Officer

Faribault, MN ยท On-site

$31.67 - $44.34/hr

Maintains open and effective communication with the courts, community corrections, probation officers, social workers, lawyers, supervisors, main jail, and detainees. * Possesses an exceptional ...

Attorney IV

Sacramento, CA ยท On-site

$11K - $16K/mo

... of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR). The incumbent will monitor the performance of CDCR ... ATTORNEY IV Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position ...

Correctional Deputies perform statutory and administrative duties to maintain jail security ... Respond to inquiries from inmates, family members, attorneys, and others in accordance with policy ...

Correctional Officer

Dubuque, IA ยท On-site

$66K - $83K/yr

SHF-Adult Correctional Opening Date: 09/01/2026 Closing Date: 9/16/2026 3:00 PM Central FLSA: Non ... Serving as turnkey in admitting visitors, attorneys, police officers, and bondsmen; * Supervising ...

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How much do correctional attorney jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for correctional attorney in the United States is $98,330.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,500.00 and $120,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Infographic showing various Correctional Attorney job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 70% Physical, 13% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,330 per year, or $47.3 per hour.

Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Trials - Carbondale

Springfield, IL โ€ข On-site

Illinois Attorney General
Public Administrationย โ€ขย 11 - 50 employees

$90K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 22 days ago


Job description

Salary: $90,000.00 - $107,550.00 Annually
Location : Carbondale, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-AAG-CRI-TRI-CAR
Administration: Chief Deputy - Attorney General
Bureau: Crime Pros/Trials Asst
Opening Date: 09/23/2025
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Criminal Trials Bureau assists State's Attorneys in the prosecution of criminal cases in all regions of the state. The Criminal Trials Bureau is part of the Criminal Enforcement Division which consists of several specialized bureaus that handle complex financial cases, public corruption matters, Medicaid fraud, high-tech crimes and cases seeking the involuntary commitment of the most dangerous sex offenders. The Criminal Enforcement Division also operates a statewide grand jury with jurisdiction over multi-county crimes related to drugs, gangs and guns.
The Criminal Trials Bureau seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Carbondale office. Prosecutors working in this Bureau have wide-ranging duties including: investigation and prosecution of all Illinois criminal offenses, proceedings to commit sex offenders pursuant to the Sexually Violent Persons (SVP) and Sexually Dangerous Persons (SDP) Acts. Duties include handling motion hearings and trial work, managing extensive discovery, presenting and cross examining lay and expert witnesses, and working with the Department of Corrections and the Department of Human Services in various capacities. Qualified candidates will have significant criminal prosecution and trial experience and the ability to manage complex cases.
Qualifications
Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years of prosecution experience and must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application.
Supplemental Information
Salary: For those applicants with the minimum 3 years of post-graduate legal experience, salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 90,000 to $ 107,550.
To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:
Attn: Thor Y. Inouye
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
115 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 814-3695
(312) 814-5024 (Fax)
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!
  • Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance*
  • Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
  • Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
  • Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program
  • Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych
  • Holidays: 13 1/2 paid
  • Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated
  • Personal days: 4 annually
  • Floating Holiday: 1 annually
  • Sick days: 1 per month
  • For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education
  • Semi-monthly payroll

*Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly
For more information on benefits: