Assistant Attorney General - Special Litigation - Chicago Job at Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Chicago, IL

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  • Office of the Illinois Attorney General
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

The Special Litigation Bureau primarily handles complex investigations and affirmative litigation, including matters of high sensitivity and potential policy impact. One of the Bureau’s primary responsibilities is to investigate and litigate cases involving governmental fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption. The Bureau investigates and pursues civil enforcement actions against public officials, employees, vendors, contractors, and others who commit fraud against the state or violate state ethics laws. The Bureau frequently works with a variety of state and federal agencies, and litigates in state and federal courts. The Bureau also provides litigation support to other bureaus in complex matters, and participates in legislative review and initiatives.

An Assistant Attorney General in the Special Litigation Bureau is responsible for all aspects of the investigation and litigation of assigned cases, including investigative memoranda, pleadings, discovery, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, mediations and settlements, and generally representing the interests of the People of the State of Illinois.

Newly licensed attorneys will not be considered. Candidates must have at least 3 years of post-graduate litigation experience and be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois at the time of application. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to public service work; sound judgment and excellent research and writing skills and a judicial clerkship or complex litigation experience.

Salary :

Salaries for candidates with the minimum three years of practice as a licensed attorney start at $ 87,920 and range up to $ 107,550, based upon years of experience as a licensed attorney.

To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:

Attn: Thor Y. Inouye
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
115 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 814-3695
(312) 814-5024 (Fax)
attorneyhiring@ilag.gov

Job Tags

Full time, For contractors, Work at office

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