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You Should Not Dabble: To Succeed It’s All or Nothing
Government
Chicago, IL, United States
Attorney - Assistant Attorney General
Attorney
Company Review
Full-time
No
Description:
The Illinois Attorney General Conviction Integrity Unit (CIU) is dedicated to pursuing justice by addressing wrongful convictions throughout the State. The CIU identifies, independently reviews, and investigates post-conviction claims of actual innocence to determine whether new, credible evidence substantially proves that a convicted defendant was not the person who committed the offense. The CIU will provide statewide leadership and coordination among local conviction integrity units, prosecutors, defense counsel, law enforcement, and other stakeholders in the implementation of system-wide best practices to further a culture of integrity, transparency, and public trust in the criminal justice system.
Responsibilities:
The post-conviction case review process is a specialized, time-consuming legal process that involves the following specific duties:
Qualifications:
Candidates should have an in-depth knowledge of the principles of criminal law, rules of evidence, and judicial procedures. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Illinois at the time of application. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of three (3) years of prosecution, innocence project and/or criminal defense, or other relevant post-graduate legal experience. Ideal candidates will interact with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders. Candidates must be hard-working, organized, communicate effectively, and have a strong interest in promoting conviction integrity. Travel for case review and investigations may be required.
Salary:
Salaries are commensurate with the number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and start at $76,008.
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.
Apr 10, 2024
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