Assistant Attorney General: Child Support & Civil Appeals

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

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.