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Assistant Attorney General - Policy

Title: Assistant Attorney General / Senior Policy Advisor for Criminal Justice Issues

Division: Policy - Springfield

Location: Springfield

Description: The Policy Division is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General / Senior Policy Advisor for Criminal Justice Issues. In addition to engaging in civil and criminal litigation, the Attorney General’s Office pursues various policy matters. The Policy Division works on policy initiatives develops and drafts legislation, staffs committees and taskforces, conducts outreach and develops training programs covering diverse issues such as internet safety, campus safety, domestic violence, sexual offender management, and methamphetamine control.

Qualifications: Candidates must have excellent research, writing skills and oral presentation skills. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Illinois at the time of application and must have 5-10 years of relevant experience or 5-10 years of criminal justice, government or policy experience.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, the salary range is $65,000 - $75,000.

To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter and resume to:

Ruta Stropus
Director of Professional Development and Attorney Recruitment
Attn: Adelaida Otero
Office of the Attorney General
100 West Randolph, 12 th 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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