Assistant Attorney General - Environmental Enforcement - Springfield

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

Job summary

A state government agency in Chicago is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for the Environmental Bureau. The role involves building and prosecuting cases against environmental polluters, requiring a focus on investigation and litigation. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois with a preference for those experienced in environmental law or public policy. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $82,000 to $107,550.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong interest and experience in investigation, litigation and public policy.
• Those with a background in environmental law or environmental science preferred.
• Experienced attorneys encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Build and prosecute cases against environmental polluters.
• Investigate complaints and work with other state agencies.
• Draft pleadings and manage mediations and settlements.

Skills

Investigation

Litigation

Public Policy

Education

Licensed attorney in Illinois

Background in environmental law or science

Job description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Illinois Attorney General plays a critical role in the enforcement of civil environmental laws. The Attorney General's primary role in environmental enforcement is handling enforcement actions referred to the Office by a number of state agencies, including the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and others. The Bureau also engages in outreach to community members to learn of potential violations of environmental laws that are endangering the health and well-being of families and communities. The Bureau works to stop pollution and ensure that polluters, not taxpayers, pay the cost of cleanup.

Responsibilities:

An Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Bureau builds and prosecutes cases against environmental polluters. Assistant Attorneys General investigate complaints, work with other state agencies, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, manage mediations and settlements and represent the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications:

Candidates must be licensed in the State of Illinois at the time of application. An ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience in investigation, litigation and public policy. Those with a background in environmental law or environmental science preferred. Experienced attorneys encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

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

To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to:

Attn: Thor Y. Inouye
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
115 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60603
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