Assistant Attorney General - Special Litigation - Chicago

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

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General's Office seeks an Assistant Attorney General in the Special Litigation Bureau to handle investigations and litigation of government fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption, and to represent the People of Illinois in state and federal courts.

The role covers memoranda, pleadings, discovery, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, mediations, settlements, and collaboration with agencies to advance public interest.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum 3 years of post-graduate litigation experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to public service; sound judgment; excellent research & writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and litigate assigned cases, including investigative memoranda, pleadings, discovery, and court appearances.
• Interview witnesses, conduct depositions, participate in mediations and settlements.
• Represent the People of the State of Illinois in state and federal courts, supporting complex matters.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Research skills

Public service mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Special Litigation Bureau primarily handles complex investigations and affirmative litigation, including matters of high sensitivity and potential policy impact. One of the Bureau’s primary responsibilities is to investigate and litigate cases involving governmental fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption. The Bureau investigates and pursues civil enforcement actions against public officials, employees, vendors, contractors, and others who commit fraud against the state or violate state ethics laws. The Bureau frequently works with a variety of state and federal agencies, and litigates in state and federal courts. The Bureau also provides litigation support to other bureaus in complex matters, and participates in legislative review and initiatives.

An Assistant Attorney General in the Special Litigation Bureau is responsible for all aspects of the investigation and litigation of assigned cases, including investigative memoranda, pleadings, discovery, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, mediations and settlements, and generally representing the interests of the People of the State of Illinois.

Qualifications

Newly licensed attorneys will not be considered. Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-graduate litigation experience and be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois at the time of application. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to public service work; sound judgment and excellent research and writing skills and a judicial clerkship or complex litigation experience.

Supplemental Information

Salary:

Salaries for candidates with the minimum three years of practice as a licensed attorney start at $ 82,000 and range up to $ 107,550, based upon years of experience as a licensed attorney.