State General Law Litigation Attorney – Civil & Administrative

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

Job summary

The General Law Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General's Office seeks Assistant Attorneys General to defend cases involving state agencies, employees, and officers. Candidates must have excellent research and writing skills and be able to handle a large caseload.

Travel is required, and applicants must be licensed to practice in Illinois at the time of application. Salary ranges from $82,000 to $107,550 depending on years of practice and experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in Illinois at application time.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to manage a large caseload independently.

Responsibilities

• Respond to complaints and draft pleadings and motions.
• Proffer and organize discovery and manage depositions.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings and state/federal courts.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Education

Licensed to practice in Illinois

Job description

The General Law Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General's Office seeks Assistant Attorneys General to defend cases involving state agencies, employees, and officers. Candidates must have excellent research and writing skills and be able to handle a large caseload.

Travel is required, and applicants must be licensed to practice in Illinois at the time of application. Salary ranges from $82,000 to $107,550 depending on years of practice and experience.