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Assistant Attorney General - Worker’s Compensation Bureau - Chicago

Title: Assistant Attorney General

Division: Government Representation

Bureau: Worker’s Compensation - Chicago Office

The Workers' Compensation Bureau defends the State of Illinois in workers’ compensation claims filed by State employees on arbitration and review. In addition, the Bureau prosecutes employers under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act for failure to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage for employees. The Bureau also defends claims filed against various State Funds which provide workers’ compensation benefits under certain circumstances. Additionally, the Bureau provides advice to State agencies on workers’ compensation issues.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, the salary range is $50,500 to $67,500. Applicants must be licensed in Illinois at the time of applications. Candidates must either have 2 years of general litigation experience or at least 1 year of experience in the workers’ compensation field. Newly licensed attorneys will not be considered.

To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter with 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) 814-5328
(312) 814-5024 (Fax)