Assistant attorney general - general law Job at Office of the Illinois Attorney General, Chicago, IL

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  • Office of the Illinois Attorney General
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Salary

$82,000.00 - $107,550.00 Annually

Location

Chicago, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

250923-GenLaw-CHI

Administration

Chief Deputy - Attorney General

Bureau

General Law

Opening Date

09/23/2025

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

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 actions.

Responsibilities :

Assistant Attorneys General in the General Law Bureau defend cases brought against State of Illinois agencies, employees and officers. 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 courts. Assistant Attorneys General are expected to manage a large case load. Travel is required.

Qualifications

Qualifications :

Candidates must have excellent research and writing skills. Ideal candidates must be able to handle a large caseload, exercise sound judgment and work independently. Candidates must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application.

Supplemental Information

Salary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 82,000 to $ 107,550.

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

Employer

Illinois Attorney General (IL)

Address

500 S. 2nd St.


Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Phone

217-524-9075
312-814-5698

Website


We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.


Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!

  • Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance*
  • Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System
  • Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
  • Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
  • Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program
  • Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available
  • Disability coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych
  • Holidays: 13 1/2 paid
  • Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated
  • Personal days: 4 annually
  • Floating Holiday: 1 annually
  • Sick days: 1 per month
  • For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education
  • Semi-monthly payroll
  • Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $120.00 - $321.00 monthly; for family: $293.00 - $68.50 monthly

For more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Job Tags

Full time, Part time, Work at office, Flexible hours,

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