Assistant Attorney General - Revenue Litigation - Springfield (Bankruptcy)

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

Job summary

The Revenue Litigation Bureau represents the State in tax enforcement litigation and related bankruptcy matters. The position requires significant bankruptcy litigation experience, with at least two years in the field; salaries range from $82,000 to $107,550, commensurate with years of practice.

This attorney role participates in complex bankruptcy matters across the country, reflecting the Bureau's focus on protecting state interests in enforcement and claims administration.

Qualifications

• Significant bankruptcy litigation experience required.
• At least two years of bankruptcy litigation experience.

Skills

Bankruptcy litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) required

Job description

The Revenue Litigation Bureau represents the interests of the State in litigation involving the civil enforcement of taxes administered by the Department of Revenue. The Bureau also represents the Department in bankruptcy cases around the country, primarily in: 1) responding to objections to claims filed by the Department or in filing objections to confirmation of plans filed by debtors under chapter 11 or 13 of the Bankruptcy Code; 2) ensuring post-petition compliance by debtors-in-possession by requiring the payment of all current taxes due under threat of liquidation; 3) defending complaints filed by debtors seeking a determination that the Department’s claim is dischargeable; and 4) defending the Department’s tax liens and procuring payment on secured claims. The position available requires significant bankruptcy litigation experience. We are primarily interested in individuals with at least two years of bankruptcy litigation experience.

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