Assistant Attorney General - General Law - Chicago

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

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office, General Law Bureau, seeks attorneys with a strong interest in trial work to join our civil litigation team in Chicago. A minimum of 2 years’ litigation experience, especially federal civil rights or employment matters, and excellent research and writing skills are required.

You will represent the State of Illinois in civil trials, defend state agencies and employees, and contribute to public service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably federal court civil rights or employment litigation.
• Strong candidate will have interest in trial work and commitment to public service.
• Excellent research and writing skills with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Illinois in civil trial litigation.
• Serve as defense counsel for the State, agencies and employees.
• Engage in research and writing to support litigation and appeals.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial advocacy

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

The General Law Bureau represents the interests of the State of Illinois and its people in civil trial litigation. The Bureau functions as a defense law firm for the State of Illinois, its officers, agencies and employees. Examples of the areas of law include personal injury, property damage, injunction cases, administrative hearings and reviews, declaratory judgment actions, federal and state civil rights cases, class actions, bankruptcy and employment discrimination matters, contract law, construction law, tort law, securities regulations, labor law, prisoners’ rights, election law, license revocations, banking and constitutional law. In addition to its defense functions, the Bureau routinely prosecutes certain types of proceedings such as actions to enforce labor laws and actions to enforce licensing laws.

The General Law Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office is seeking attorneys with sound judgment and excellent research and writing skills. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for trial work and will also have 2 or more years of litigation experience, especially federal court civil rights or employment litigation experience and a demonstrated commitment to public service.

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