Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Fraud - Chicago

Illinois Attorney General (IL); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 84,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General's Consumer Fraud Bureau seeks an Assistant Attorney General to build cases against alleged consumer fraud. The role involves investigating complaints, drafting pleadings, negotiating settlements, and representing the People of the State of Illinois in court.

Candidates must be licensed by the State of Illinois and have experience in complex litigation, strong research and writing skills, and a commitment to public interest work.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application.
• Experience in complex litigation.
• Strong judgment and excellent research and writing skills.
• Commitment to public interest work.

Responsibilities

• Investigate consumer complaints and build cases against alleged fraud.
• Draft pleadings, respond to motions, negotiate settlements, and represent the People in court.
• Read and follow proposed legislation and rules on consumer protection topics.

Skills

Complex litigation

Research skills

Writing skills

Job description

The Consumer Fraud Bureau is responsible for handling a broad spectrum of consumer protection activities. Its focus is to protect Illinois residents from fraudulent or dishonest business practices. It engages in investigations of possible fraud or deception and, when appropriate, files enforcement actions in state or federal court. Some examples of types of businesses the Bureau investigates are: home repair companies, auto dealers, mortgage and payday lenders, student loan and mortgage servicers, immigration consultants, and drug companies. In addition to litigation, the Bureau also drafts legislation, comments on proposed rules and legislation, and follows emerging consumer problems and issues.

Responsibilities

An Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud bureau builds cases against alleged perpetrators of fraud. Assistant Attorneys General investigate consumer complaints, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, negotiate settlements and represent the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court. An Assistant Attorney General may also be tasked with reading and following proposed legislation and rules on consumer protection topics.

Qualifications

Candidates must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application. A strong candidate will have enthusiasm for and experience in complex litigation, sound judgment, and excellent research and writing skills. A demonstrated commitment to public interest work is also considered.

Salary

Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 84,480 to $ 107,550.