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Illinois Attorney General
Kwame Raoul

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Title:   Assistant Attorney General – Satellite Office
Division: Non Applicable
Bureau: Non Applicable

Location: Chicago West Regional Office – 306 N. Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60624

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is seeking attorneys with sound judgment and excellent research and writing skills to work in the satellite offices.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform advanced legal work in the Attorney General’s Office and related work as required. Represent the Attorney General in legal proceedings as assigned. Represent the Attorney General in court cases. The work is performed under the professional direction of the Regional Counsel and the Division Chief of the Consumer Protection Division.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares and tries cases in various courts.
• Furnishes information on inquiries and complaints submitted to the Attorney General’s Office.
• Takes statements from witnesses and participates in various hearings when requested by State officials.
• Represents the Attorney General in various outreach activities in the region.

Required Education and Experience:

Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence; knowledge of State, federal and general municipal laws including accepted legal or court interpretations; knowledge of the organization, functions and legal limitations on the authority of the various State departments; knowledge of the principles of civil law. Strong candidates will be skilled in analyzing, appraising and organizing facts, evidence and precedent and in presenting such materials effectively orally and in writing.

Attorney candidates must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application. Experienced attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply.

Salary:

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Attorney candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois at the time of application. Experienced attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply. Newly licensed attorneys are not eligible.

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

An Equal Opportunity Employer