Government

Springfield, IL, United States

Attorney - Assistant Attorney General

Attorney

Full-time

No

Title:   Assistant Attorney General

Division: Government Representation

Bureau: General Law

The General Law Bureau represents the interests of the State of Illinois and its people in civil trial litigation. The Bureau functions as a defense law firm for the State of Illinois, its officers, agencies and employees. Examples of the areas of law include personal injury, property damage, and injunction cases, administrative hearings and reviews, declaratory judgment actions, federal and state civil rights cases and class ;

Responsibilities: 

Assistant Attorneys General in the General Law Bureau defend cases brought against State of Illinois agencies, employees and ; They respond to complaints, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, proffer and organize written and electronic discovery, conduct depositions, manage mediations and settlements and represent client interests in administrative hearings and various state and federal ; Assistant Attorneys General are expected to manage a large case ; Travel is ;

Qualifications: 

Candidates must have excellent research and writing ; Ideal candidates must be able to handle a large caseload, exercise sound judgment and work ;

Salary:          

Salaries are commensurate with the number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and start at $76,; For law school graduates who are not yet licensed, paid law clerk positions are available as well.

To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to:
 

Attn: Erika Torres
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
100 West Randolph, 12th Floor
Chicago, IL 60601

(Fax)

Legal

Office of the Illinois Attorney General

The Attorney General is the state's chief legal officer and is responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and its people. The job of the Attorney General is to: Advocate on behalf of all of the people of Illinois; Legislate with members of the General Assembly for new laws; and Litigate to ensure state laws are followed and respected. The Attorney General provides services that cover a broad range of issues, reaching every corner of Illinois.