Environmental Enforcement Attorney – Public Interest (IL)

City of Santa Fe Springs; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Pension benefits

Deferred compensation

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General's Office, Environmental Bureau in Chicago, seeks an Assistant Attorney General to handle civil environmental enforcement actions and related litigation. The role focuses on investigations, pleadings, and representing the People of the State of Illinois in court.

The ideal candidate is licensed in Illinois and has interest in investigation, litigation and public policy; background in environmental law or science is preferred.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed in the State of Illinois at the time of application.
• Ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience in investigation, litigation and public policy.
• Background in environmental law or environmental science preferred.
• Experienced attorneys encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Builds and prosecutes cases against environmental polluters.
• Investigate complaints, work with other state agencies, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions.
• Manage mediations and settlements and represent the People of the State of Illinois in court.

Skills

Investigation

Litigation

Public policy

Education

Licensed attorney in Illinois

Job description

The Illinois Attorney General's Office, Environmental Bureau in Chicago, seeks an Assistant Attorney General to handle civil environmental enforcement actions and related litigation. The role focuses on investigations, pleadings, and representing the People of the State of Illinois in court.

The ideal candidate is licensed in Illinois and has interest in investigation, litigation and public policy; background in environmental law or science is preferred.