Public Service Trial Attorney - Civil Rights & Employment

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

Job summary

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office, General Law Bureau, seeks attorneys with a strong interest in trial work to join our civil litigation team in Chicago. A minimum of 2 years’ litigation experience, especially federal civil rights or employment matters, and excellent research and writing skills are required.

You will represent the State of Illinois in civil trials, defend state agencies and employees, and contribute to public service.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably federal court civil rights or employment litigation.
• Strong candidate will have interest in trial work and commitment to public service.
• Excellent research and writing skills with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Represent the State of Illinois in civil trial litigation.
• Serve as defense counsel for the State, agencies and employees.
• Engage in research and writing to support litigation and appeals.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Trial advocacy

Education

J.D. or equivalent

Job description

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office, General Law Bureau, seeks attorneys with a strong interest in trial work to join our civil litigation team in Chicago. A minimum of 2 years’ litigation experience, especially federal civil rights or employment matters, and excellent research and writing skills are required.

You will represent the State of Illinois in civil trials, defend state agencies and employees, and contribute to public service.