Title: Assistant Attorney General - Urbana
Division: Government Representation
Bureau: General Law
The General Law Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office represents the interests of the State of Illinois and its people in civil litigation. The Bureau functions as a defense law firm for the State of Illinois, its officers, agencies and employees. The Bureau is currently looking for attorneys to defend cases filed by current and former inmates against the Illinois Department of Corrections and its employees. The cases include various civil rights actions pending in the federal district court, as well as and some state law claims pending in state court.
Qualifications:
The General Law Bureau is seeking attorneys with sound judgment and excellent research and writing skills. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for trial work, 2 or more years of litigation experience and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application.
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