Senior Legislative Liaison - Policy Strategy & Advocacy

Illinois Attorney General (IL); Chicago, Springfield (IL, IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking a Senior Legislative Liaison to support and advance its legislative priorities. You will provide analysis, guidance, and advocacy with the General Assembly, state agencies, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include monitoring bills, drafting language, advising leadership, and representing the OAG at hearings. A bachelor's degree is required, with a masters or JD preferred, and at least four years in legislative affairs or public policy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts degree required; master's or law degree preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of progressively responsible experience in legislative affairs or public policy.
• Experience developing and evaluating legislative strategies to support bill passage.
• Excellent communication, discretion, problem-solving, and multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel, stay overnight, and work evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze legislation.
• Recommend OAG positions and legislative strategies.
• Coordinate development and advancement of OAG legislative initiatives.
• Draft and negotiate legislative language.
• Represent the OAG at legislative hearings and meetings.
• Prepare briefings, testimony, talking points, bill analyses, and legislative reports.
• Communicate and advocate for OAG priorities; monitor priority legislation.
• Advise leadership on legislative developments; assist with inquiries.
• Coordinate legislative affairs staff and mentor on legislative matters.

Skills

Legislative analysis

Policy guidance

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree or JD preferred

Job description

The Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking a Senior Legislative Liaison to support and advance its legislative priorities. You will provide analysis, guidance, and advocacy with the General Assembly, state agencies, and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include monitoring bills, drafting language, advising leadership, and representing the OAG at hearings. A bachelor's degree is required, with a masters or JD preferred, and at least four years in legislative affairs or public policy.