Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Chicago, IL

Government

Chicago, IL

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Chicago, IL

Attorney

Min 2 yrs required

No

Summary:

Organization: Illinois Attorney General
Job Title: Assistant Attorney General
Division: Public Interest
Bureau: Special Litigation
Salary: Starting at $81,000 for candidates with minimum 2 years of experience as a licensed attorney

The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Attorney General to join their team in the Special Litigation Bureau. The bureau is responsible for handling complex investigations and litigation, with a focus on reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, police reform, and cases involving government fraud and corruption. The Assistant Attorney General will be responsible for all aspects of assigned cases, including investigations, pleadings, court appearances, and representing the interests of the People of the State of Illinois.

Qualifications for this position include at least 2 years of litigation experience and a license to practice law in the State of Illinois. A strong candidate will also have a demonstrated commitment to public service work, sound judgment, excellent research and writing skills, and preferably a judicial clerkship or complex litigation experience.

In addition to a competitive salary starting at $81,000, the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including a hybrid remote work policy, generous leave policies, and health, dental, vision, commuter, and pension benefits. The Assistant Attorney General will also have substantial autonomy and leadership opportunities in investigating and litigating cases, as well as hands-on experience and significant responsibility at all career levels.

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to the attention of Thor Y. Inouye at the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Chicago. The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion in their workplace.

Key Responsibilities:

- Investigate and litigate assigned cases, including preparing investigative memoranda, pleadings, and discovery
- Represent the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, mediations, and settlements
- Collaborate with state and federal agencies and litigate in state and federal courts
- Provide litigation support to other bureaus and participate in legislative review and initiatives
- Demonstrate a commitment to public service work and maintain sound judgment
- Utilize excellent research and writing skills
- Have a license to practice law in the State of Illinois and at least 2 years of litigation experience

Qualifications:

- At least 2 years of litigation experience
- License to practice law in the State of Illinois
- Demonstrated commitment to public service work
- Sound judgment
- Excellent research and writing skills
- Preferably a judicial clerkship or complex litigation experience

Benefits:

- Competitive salary starting at $81,000
- Hybrid remote work policy
- Generous leave policies
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Commuter and pension benefits
- Substantial autonomy and leadership opportunities
- Hands-on experience and significant responsibility at all career levels

To Apply:

- Send cover letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to Thor Y. Inouye at the **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Chicago
- Equal opportunity employer

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