Complex Litigation Counsel - Chicago

Illinois Attorney General; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision benefits

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General's Office invites applications for a one-year fellowship in the Complex Litigation Counsel. The role focuses on standing up against federal actions that affect Illinois residents, with emphasis on civil rights, equality, and public health issues.

The PSLC fellowship funds the attorney's salary and benefits. The position ranges from $110,000 to $140,000, commensurate with years of practice, and includes health, dental, and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney in Illinois with post-J.D. experience.
• Strong research and writing skills relevant to civil rights litigation.
• Ability to work independently and with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to public service and civil rights enforcement.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate potential and pending civil litigation and develop legal arguments.
• Lead litigation teams and collaborate with stakeholders across agencies and groups.
• Monitor federal regulatory changes affecting Illinoisians and advise on strategy.
• Represent complex federal litigation before state and federal courts and agencies.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Illinois Attorney General's Office ensures that federal agencies and officials comply with constitutional and statutory obligations and that federal actions do not unlawfully impinge on Illinois laws, Illinois residents, or the state of Illinois. The Office focuses on federal actions, laws, and regulations that impact immigrants' rights, LGBTQ rights, workers rights, climate change, reproductive health, healthcare and public health, economic equity, racial equity, and discrimination, among other issues.

The Complex Litigation Counsel focuses on standing up against affronts to federal laws and regulations that are important to the residents of Illinois and joins and leads litigation teams protecting the rights of Illinoisians. The Complex Litigation Counsel may participate in litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies. Responsibilities also include evaluating potential and pending civil litigation, developing legal arguments and strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to advance these efforts. The Complex Litigation Counsel also monitors legal and regulatory changes for their impact on Illinoisians and provides advice on complex or novel federal litigation with limited supervision.

Qualifications

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Candidates should have at least ten years of post-J.D. legal experience and possess excellent research and writing skills. Candidates with significantly more legal experience are welcome to apply. Candidates must have demonstrated commitment to public service and experience in enforcing state and federal administrative and civil rights laws and in constitutional litigation. Candidates must also be able to work independently, interact with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders, and possess strong research, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Supplemental Information

The position is a fellowship sponsored by the Progressive State Leaders Committee (PSLC). PSLC advances solutions to emerging legal and policy issues on both the federal and state level, with a focus on how state attorneys general and other decision-makers can promote innovative and progressive policies grounded in the rule of law. The fellowship is a one-year fellowship position and is expected to be extended for at least an additional year, contingent on funding. PSLC pays for the AAG's salary and benefits, including health, dental, and vision benefits.

Salary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $110,000 to $140,000.