Job Description
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is seeking an experienced prosecuting attorney to join their Special Prosecutions Bureau as an Assistant Attorney General. This position, based in the Revenue Prosecution Unit, will be responsible for prosecuting criminal violations of Illinois tax laws in trial courts primarily located in central and southern Illinois. The Assistant Attorney General will work closely with special agents from the Department of Revenue’s Criminal Investigations Division and primarily handle cases related to tax evasion, fraudulent filing of tax returns, and failing to file tax returns. Occasionally, this position may also work with other state and federal prosecutors on cases involving financial crimes, narcotics, and public corruption with a tax fraud nexus.
Responsibilities:
As an Assistant Attorney General in the Revenue Prosecution Unit, the selected candidate will have the following responsibilities:
- Prosecute tax evasion and other criminal violations of Illinois revenue statutes - First chair jury and bench trials in circuit courts throughout the State of Illinois - Review law enforcement case referrals and make felony charging recommendations - Conduct comprehensive grand jury investigations alongside CID special agents and handle grand jury litigation - Present evidence to establish probable cause for indictment or information - Litigate pre-trial discovery issues, evidentiary hearings, and post-trial motions - Prepare complaints for search warrants, overhear orders, and property seizures - Research legislation and judicial opinions related to Illinois criminal laws - Provide legal assistance to other law enforcement agencies and local State’s Attorney’s Offices on tax-related investigations and prosecutions
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed to practice in Illinois at the time of application - 2-5 years of criminal litigation experience or demonstrated interest in public service (i.e. internships, law school clinics, clerkships) - Strong legal research and writing skills - Specific interest in white-collar crime
Salary:
The starting salary for this position is $81,000 and will be paid from funds appropriated to the Illinois Department of Revenue.
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to the attention of Thor Y. Inouye at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. The address for submission is 115 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60603. You can also submit your application via email or fax at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** and (312) 814-5024, respectively.
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is an equal opportunity employer.
H1: Join the Illinois Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General H2: Seeking Experienced Prosecuting Attorney for Special Prosecutions Bureau
Organization: Illinois Attorney General’s Office Department: Special Prosecutions Bureau Job Title: Assistant Attorney General
Responsibilities:
- Prosecute felony tax crimes and provide legal assistance to the Department of Revenue’s Criminal Investigation Division and other law enforcement agencies - Handle all aspects of trial proceedings in circuit courts throughout Illinois - Review law enforcement case referrals and make charging recommendations - Conduct comprehensive grand jury investigations and present evidence for indictment or information - Litigate pre-trial discovery issues, evidentiary hearings, and post-trial motions - Prepare complaints for search warrants, overhear orders, and property seizures - Conduct legal research on Illinois criminal laws and provide assistance on tax-related investigations and prosecutions
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed to practice in Illinois - 2-5 years of criminal litigation experience or demonstrated interest in public service - Strong legal research and writing skills - Interest in white-collar crime
Salary: Starting at $81,000
To Apply:
- Submit cover letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to: - Thor Y. Inouye - Office of the Illinois Attorney General - 115 S. LaSalle St. - Chicago, IL 60603 - **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** - (312) 814-3695 - (312) 814-5024 (Fax) - Equal Opportunity Employer
Join the Illinois Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General in the Special Prosecutions Bureau. This position will be responsible for prosecuting criminal violations of Illinois tax laws and working closely with the Department of Revenue’s Criminal Investigation Division. The selected candidate will primarily handle cases related to tax evasion, fraudulent filing of tax returns, and failing to file tax returns, but may also work on other financial crimes, narcotics, and public corruption cases with a tax fraud nexus.
Responsibilities:
- Prosecute tax evasion and other criminal violations of Illinois revenue statutes - First chair jury and bench trials in circuit courts throughout the State of Illinois - Review law enforcement case referrals and make felony charging recommendations - Conduct comprehensive grand jury investigations alongside CID special agents and handle grand jury litigation - Present evidence to establish probable cause for indictment or information - Litigate pre-trial discovery issues, evidentiary hearings, and post-trial motions - Prepare complaints for search warrants, overhear orders, and property seizures - Research legislation and judicial opinions related to Illinois criminal laws - Provide legal assistance to other law enforcement agencies and local State’s Attorney’s Offices on tax-related investigations and prosecutions
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed to practice in Illinois at the time of application - 2-5 years of criminal litigation experience or demonstrated interest in public service (i.e. internships, law school clinics, clerkships) - Strong legal research and writing skills - Specific interest in white-collar crime
Salary:
The starting salary for this position is $81,000 and will be paid from funds appropriated to the Illinois Department of Revenue.
To Apply:
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to the attention of Thor Y. Inouye at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. The address for submission is 115 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 606
