Antitrust AAG: Lead Investigations & High-Impact Litigation

Illinois Attorney General; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General Antitrust Bureau seeks an Antitrust AAG to lead investigations and litigation on major antitrust matters in Illinois. You will draft memos and pleadings, appear in court, and manage case strategy from start to finish.

The role involves witness interviews, depositions, discovery, mediations, settlements, and trial, representing the People of the State of Illinois with substantial autonomy and leadership opportunities.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of civil antitrust investigation and litigation experience.
• Background in economics or data science.
• Working knowledge of antitrust law.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, and corporate law.
• Experience investigating and building cases for government civil actions.
• Experience with document review platforms and substantial amounts of e-discovery.
• Excellent legal writing, editing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft investigative memoranda, pleadings, and briefs for court.
• Appear and argue in court and hearings.
• Formulate case strategy and interview witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions and engage in discovery and mediations.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and trial when required.
• Represent the People of the State of Illinois in civil antitrust matters.

Skills

Economics background

Data science

Antitrust law knowledge

Mergers & acquisitions knowledge

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Law degree (JD)

Tools

Document review platforms

e-discovery

Job description

The Illinois Attorney General Antitrust Bureau seeks an Antitrust AAG to lead investigations and litigation on major antitrust matters in Illinois. You will draft memos and pleadings, appear in court, and manage case strategy from start to finish.

The role involves witness interviews, depositions, discovery, mediations, settlements, and trial, representing the People of the State of Illinois with substantial autonomy and leadership opportunities.