Job Description
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. The Office considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.
H1: Join Our Team as an Assistant Attorney General in Rock Island, IL H2: Child Support Enforcement Division Seeks Experienced Attorney
The Child Support Enforcement Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office is looking for a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Attorney General to join our team in the Rock Island office. This position offers the opportunity to handle a variety of child support enforcement cases and other litigation in multiple counties in northern Illinois.
About the Organization: The Child Support Enforcement Division represents the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services. Our attorneys handle a wide range of cases, including child support enforcement, personal injury lien recoveries, estate liens and claims, excess assistance recoveries, administrative review actions, bankruptcy cases, and other miscellaneous matters.
Job Responsibilities: • Represent the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services in court proceedings • Handle a high volume of cases, including conducting formal evidentiary hearings when settlement is not reached • Prepare pleadings and responses to motions • Research legal issues and provide sound legal advice • Maintain good working relationships with court officials, agency staff, and families in need of child support enforcement services
Qualifications: • Demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for trial work • Experience handling a high volume of cases • Excellent litigation and negotiation skills • Superior interpersonal skills • Ability to travel as needed
Salary: Salaries start at $81,000 and are commensurate with years of practice.
How to Apply: To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to the following address:
Attn: Thor Y. Inouye Office of the Illinois Attorney General 115 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 814-3695 (312) 814-5024 (Fax) **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***
Equal Opportunity Employer: The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.
If you are a highly motivated and experienced attorney with a passion for trial work, then we invite you to join our team as an Assistant Attorney General in Rock Island, IL. Our Child Support Enforcement Division is seeking a candidate who is eager to handle a variety of cases and make a positive impact in the lives of families in northern Illinois.
As an Assistant Attorney General, you will represent the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services in court proceedings. This includes handling child support enforcement cases, personal injury lien recoveries, estate liens and claims, and other legal matters. You will also have the opportunity to conduct formal evidentiary hearings and provide sound legal advice to our clients.
The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in and enthusiasm for trial work, as well as experience handling a high volume of cases. Excellent litigation and negotiation skills are a must, as well as superior interpersonal skills for maintaining positive relationships with court officials, agency staff, and families in need of our services.
In addition to a fulfilling and challenging work environment, we also offer a competitive salary starting at $81,000, with the potential for growth based on years of practice.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to the address listed above. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Join our team and make a difference in the lives of families in Illinois.
