Complex Litigation Counsel - Chicago

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office invites applications for a one-year fellowship position sponsored by the Progressive State Leaders Committee (PSLC). The fellowship focuses on protecting Illinois residents’ rights through strategic civil rights and constitutional litigation in state and federal courts, with possible extension based on funding.

Salary ranges from $110,000 to $140,000, with health, dental, and vision benefits. Requires Illinois licensure and at least ten years of post‑J.D.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Minimum ten years of post-J.D. legal experience.
• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Commitment to public service and experience enforcing civil rights laws.

Responsibilities

• Stand up against affronts to federal laws and regulations impacting Illinois residents.
• Join and lead litigation teams protecting Illinois rights.
• Evaluate potential and pending civil litigation and develop legal arguments.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to advance litigation efforts and monitor regulatory changes.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

J.D. degree

Illinois bar admission

Job description

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.

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.

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.

Attn: Hanan Malik
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
115 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60603
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