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Assistant Attorney General

Title: Assistant Attorney General

Division: Public Access and Opinions

Bureau: Opinions –Springfield

Description:The Opinions Bureau is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General.  The Opinions Bureau is responsible for advising State officers and State’s Attorneys on matters related to their official duties.  Frequently, advice is given in the form of official and informal opinions of the Attorney General.  The issues addressed in the opinions may include civil and criminal matters, the application of State and Federal law and the construction of statutory and constitutional provisions.  Thus, attorneys will be responsible for researching the issues and drafting opinions.  Candidates must have excellent research and writing skills.  Former judicial clerkship experience is preferred.  New graduates are not eligible for this position.; instead, the ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of legal experience.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, the salary range is $50,500 to $67,500.

Ruta Stropus
Director of Attorney Recruitment and Professional Development
Attn: Adelaida Otero
Office of the Attorney General
100 West Randolph, 12th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 814-3695
(312) 814-5024 (Fax)

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is an equal opportunity employer. The Office considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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