Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office
Scout Savage currently serves as a Legal Intern in the Felony Trial Division of the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, engaged in trial preparation and legal research. Previously, Scout held a position as a Field Training Officer for Superior Air-Ground Ambulance Service, supervising new employees and facilitating their transitions into independent roles, following experience as an Emergency Medical Technician administering medical care throughout the Chicagoland area. Scout's military background includes service as a Line Medic Non-Commissioned Officer in the Army National Guard, providing medical support during operations, and supervising teams of medics. Earlier, Scout managed No Contact Thermal Screening stations for Andy Frain Services during the COVID-19 pandemic. An alumnus of Western Illinois University with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, Scout is currently pursuing legal studies at DePaul University College of Law.
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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.