AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Child Support Enforcement - Chicago

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

Job summary

Illinois Attorney General in Chicago seeks a Chicago Assistant Attorney General for the Child Support Enforcement Division to handle complex post-child support appeals and related civil actions. The role requires legal representation, strong research and writing, and collaboration with HFS and DHS teams.

The attorney will manage diverse cases, appear in court on short notice, and travel to surrounding counties as needed. Licensed attorney with civil procedure knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• The position requires strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Must manage multiple cases, meet deadlines, and appear in court on short notice.
• Familiarity with civil procedure and administrative review is essential.

Responsibilities

• Represent HFS in post-child support and administrative review actions and appeals in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Lake Counties.
• Litigate matters such as personal injury lien recoveries, decedent and disabled-person estate claims, and foreclosure actions.
• Assist with case coverage in other AG counties as needed.

Skills

Strong research and writing

Case management

Courtroom advocacy

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed attorney

Job description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Child Support Enforcement Division of the Illinois Attorney General's Office represents the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) in actions to establish, enforce, and modify child support obligations under Title IV-D of the Social Security Act. The Division provides legal representation in child support matters across 94 counties in Illinois and works closely with HFS staff and caseworkers who refer matters for court action. In addition, the Division represents HFS and the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) in administrative review and lien enforcement matters involving public assistance eligibility, recovery of excess assistance, personal injury liens, estate claims, and other civil matters.
The Chicago Assistant Attorney General position is a specialized role within the Division. Unlike most positions, this attorney does not maintain a regular child support call. Instead, the attorney represents HFS in complex or high-priority post-child support and administrative review actions and appeals in Cook, DuPage, Kane, and Lake Counties. The attorney also handles child support cases when a State's Attorney's Office cannot act due to a conflict of interest or because the case falls outside the scope of its contract. Additional responsibilities include litigating matters such as personal injury lien recoveries, decedent and disabled-person estate claims, foreclosure actions, and other specialized civil cases, as well as assisting with case coverage in other AG counties when needed.

Qualifications

The position offers a diverse mix of courtroom and written advocacy, requiring strong research, writing, and organizational skills. The attorney must be able to manage multiple cases, meet filing deadlines, and appear in court on short notice. The role involves close collaboration with Division leadership, HFS/DCSS program staff and agency counsel, along with the ability to work independently, analyze complex legal issues, and make practical legal decisions. Knowledge of civil procedure, administrative review, and motion practice is essential. Familiarity with HFS administrative processes is helpful. Some travel to surrounding counties is required.

Supplemental Information

Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 82,000 to $ 107,550.

Attn: Hanan Malik
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
115 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60603
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