A.G. Assistant: Child Support Enforcement – Courtroom Litigator

Illinois Attorney General (IL); Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General's Office, Child Support Enforcement Division, seeks an Assistant Attorney General for its Peoria office to handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation across central and southern Illinois. A strong courtroom interest and experience handling high volumes are essential.

Attorneys represent the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services; travel is extensive, and duties include pleadings, motions, hearings, and

Qualifications

• Excellent litigation and negotiation skills are a must.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois at time of application.
• Ability to travel extensively to counties across central/southern Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation in central/southern Illinois.
• Appear in court several times a week and conduct evidentiary hearings as needed.
• Prepare pleadings, responses to motions, and research legal issues.

Skills

Litigation

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Education

Illinois license to practice law

Job description

The Illinois Attorney General's Office, Child Support Enforcement Division, seeks an Assistant Attorney General for its Peoria office to handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation across central and southern Illinois. A strong courtroom interest and experience handling high volumes are essential.

Attorneys represent the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services; travel is extensive, and duties include pleadings, motions, hearings, and