Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Andrea Alcantar currently serves as a 7/11 Law Clerk at the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, focusing on domestic violence cases since June 2023. Previously, Andrea gained valuable experience as a Law Clerk at the Cook County Public Defender from May 2022 to September 2022. In addition, Andrea was involved in various roles at Northern Illinois University, including Mock Trial, Tour Coordinator, and Conference Assistant from August 2016 to March 2021. Andrea's early experience includes a Social Services Internship with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago in the summer of 2016. Andrea is pursuing a Doctor of Law (JD) at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law, projected to complete in May 2024, and holds dual Bachelor of Arts degrees in Political Science and Psychology from Northern Illinois University, awarded in May 2019.
Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
With more than 700 attorneys, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office is the second largest prosecutor's office in the nation. The CCSAO is responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor and felony crimes committed in Cook County, one of the largest counties in the United States. The CCSAO also serves as legal counsel for the government of Cook County and county office holders and employees, litigating Plaintiff and Defense oriented cases and providing legal counsel on a range of matters. Led by State’s Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx, the first African American elected to the office, the CCSAO’s team of prosecutors has a passion for public service and has earned a national reputation for excellence in the pursuit of justice for the people we serve. The CCSAO offers many rewarding and exciting opportunities in the following areas: Criminal Prosecutions • Felony Trial • Sex Crimes Unit • Special Prosecutions Bureau • Juvenile Justice Bureau • Narcotics Bureau • Appeals Unit Civil Actions Bureau • Civil Rights • Constitutional Law • Labor and Employment • Medical Malpractice • Plaintiff-Side Torts • Municipal Litigation • State and Federal Litigation Our program is highly competitive due to the hands-on, challenging and relevant work experience. There are opportunities for Assistant State's Attorneys, undergraduate interns, legal interns earning a paralegal certificate, law clerks and recently graduated Secondments or Fellows. Please visit our careers page to download an application and learn more about applying to be part of the office.