Assistant Attorney General - Environmental Enforcement - Springfield

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

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General seeks an Assistant Attorney General for the Environmental Bureau in Springfield to lead enforcement actions addressing environmental violations. You will investigate complaints and prepare pleadings, motions, and settlements as part of a team dedicated to protecting public health and the environment.

You must be licensed to practice law in Illinois with a strong interest in environmental law, investigation, and litigation.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Strong interest and experience in investigation, litigation and public policy.
• Background in environmental law or environmental science preferred.
• Experienced attorneys encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints and build enforcement actions.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and responses for court proceedings.
• Manage mediations and settlements with parties.
• Represent the People of the State of Illinois in court.

Skills

Investigation

Litigation

Public policy

Environmental law

Education

Licensed Illinois attorney

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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