Office of the
Illinois Attorney General
Kwame Raoul

BENEFITS:

• Health, Life, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Pension and Deferred Compensation program
• Commuter Savings, Medical and Dependent Flexible Spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Holidays

The Special Litigation Bureau primarily handles complex investigations and litigation, including matters of high sensitivity and potential policy impact. In recent years the bureau has devoted significant resources to matters involving the rule of law, reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, and police reform. In addition, one of the Bureau’s primary responsibilities is to investigate and litigate cases involving governmental fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption. The Bureau investigates and pursues civil enforcement actions against public officials, employees, vendors, contractors, and others who commit fraud against the state, and has a dedicated Ethics Unit to address violations of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. The Bureau frequently works with a variety of state and federal agencies and litigates in state and federal courts as well as before the Executive Ethics Commission. The Bureau also provides litigation support to other bureaus in complex matters and participates in legislative review and initiatives.

Responsibilities:

The Ethics Unit Supervisor will work closely with the Bureau Chief to oversee all State Officials and Employees Ethics Act matters handled by the Special Litigation Bureau. Responsibilities include reviewing, analyzing, and providing recommendations regarding referrals from the Offices of Executive Inspectors General or the Executive Ethics Commission and leading any resulting litigation, overseeing the review of revolving door determinations and handling any resulting appeals or defense of appeals, and reviewing and providing recommendations regarding any proposals to amend the Ethics Act or the Executive Ethics Commission’s administrative rules. To complete these duties, the Ethics Unit Supervisor will supervise other attorneys in the bureau and cultivate effective working relationships with the Offices of Executive Inspectors General and the Executive Ethics Commission. The Ethics Unit supervisor will also maintain a docket of Special Litigation matters outside the Ethics Unit.

Qualifications:

Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.  Candidates should have at least five years of post-J.D. legal experience and possess excellent research and writing skills. Candidates must also be able to work independently, interact with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders, and possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Preference will be given to Candidates with a strong demonstrated knowledge of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act. 

Salary:

Salaries start at $90,265 for candidates with the minimum five years of experience as a licensed attorney range up to $107,550, based upon additional years of experience as a licensed attorney.

An Equal Opportunity Employer