Title: Assistant Attorney General
Division: Public Interest
Bureau: Disability Rights
Title: Assistant Attorney General
Division: Public Interest
Bureau: Disability Rights - Chicago
The mission of the Disability Rights Bureau is to protect and advance the interests of persons with disabilities in Illinois. The Bureau is the sole civil enforcers of the Environmental Barriers Act, the state law that ensures physical access to public facilities. Additionally, the Bureau enforces the civil rights of people with disabilities under state and federal laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Amendments Act, the Rehabilitation Act, and the Illinois Human Rights Act. The Disability Rights Bureau is also engaged in proposing and commenting on legislation, influencing policy, and advising the courts, all in service of its mission to protect the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Responsibilities:
An Assistant Attorney General in the Disability Rights Bureau maintains a caseload of investigations regarding policies or practices that discriminate against people with disabilities, working to resolve each through negotiation, and when necessary, litigation. The Assistant Attorney General provides technical assistance to individuals, businesses and government entities on their obligations under state and federal disability laws. In addition, they participate in training programs and outreach to educate and assist people to understand and comply with these various laws.
Qualifications:
Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application. Candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to public interest, excellent writing skills, and be able to interact well with other attorneys and support staff in the Bureau. A strong candidate must also be adept at effective time management, and have an aptitude for investigation and negotiation. Ideal candidates will have three years of experience in public interest advocacy and litigation and knowledge of the various state and federal law relating to the practice area. Individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Salary:
Salaries are commensurate with the number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and start at $76,008.
To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to:
Attn: Erika Torres
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
115 S. LaSalle St.
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 814-3695
(312) 814-5024 (Fax)
attorneyhiring@ilag.gov