Public Interest Environmental Attorney

Illinois Attorney General

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 82,000 - 108,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General's Environmental Bureau seeks an Assistant Attorney General to build and prosecute cases against environmental polluters in Chicago. You will investigate complaints, draft pleadings, respond to motions, manage mediations and settlements, and represent the People of the State of Illinois in court.

Qualified candidates must be licensed attorneys in Illinois, with interest and experience in environmental law, litigation, and public policy.

Qualifications

  • Licensed in Illinois at time of application.
  • Interest and experience in investigation, litigation and public policy.
  • Background in environmental law or environmental science preferred.
  • Experienced attorneys encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

  • Build and prosecute cases against environmental polluters.
  • Investigate complaints and draft pleadings.
  • Draft and respond to motions, manage mediations and settlements.
  • 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 Environmental Bureau seeks an Assistant Attorney General to build and prosecute cases against environmental polluters in Chicago. You will investigate complaints, draft pleadings, respond to motions, manage mediations and settlements, and represent the People of the State of Illinois in court.

Qualified candidates must be licensed attorneys in Illinois, with interest and experience in environmental law, litigation, and public policy.

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