Job Description
Position: Assistant Attorney General - Environmental Law Location: Chicago, IL Salary: Starting at $81,000, commensurate with experience
The Illinois Attorney General's Environmental Bureau is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Assistant Attorney General to join their team. As an Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Law Bureau, you will play a critical role in enforcing civil environmental laws in the state of Illinois. This is an exciting opportunity for those with a strong interest in investigation, litigation, and public policy.
Responsibilities:
- Build cases against violators of environmental statutes and regulations - Investigate alleged violations - Draft pleadings and respond to motions - Manage settlements - Represent the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed in the State of Illinois - Strong interest and experience in investigation, litigation, and public policy - Background in environmental law or environmental science preferred - Experienced attorneys encouraged to apply
To Apply:
To ensure full consideration, please send 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.
Organization: Office of the Illinois Attorney General Department: Environmental Bureau Division: Environmental Asbestos Litigation
The Environmental Bureau is responsible for enforcing environmental statutes and regulations in the state of Illinois. They handle cases referred by various state agencies and represent the People of the State of Illinois in court. The Assistant Attorney General in this division plays a crucial role in building cases against violators and ensuring the protection of the environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enforce environmental laws in Illinois - Handle cases referred by state agencies - Represent the People of the State of Illinois in court - Build cases against violators of environmental laws
Qualifications:
- Must be licensed in the State of Illinois - Strong interest and experience in investigation, litigation, and public policy - Background in environmental law or environmental science preferred - Experienced attorneys encouraged to apply
Salary Information:
The salary for this position starts at $81,000 and is commensurate with the number of years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Location:
This position is located in Chicago, IL.
To Apply:
To apply, please send 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.
An Equal Opportunity Employer:
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In Summary:
- Title: Assistant Attorney General - Environmental Law - Department: Environmental Bureau - Division: Environmental Asbestos Litigation - Location: Chicago, IL - Salary: Starting at $81,000, commensurate with experience - Qualifications: Must be licensed in the State of Illinois, strong interest and experience in investigation, litigation, and public policy, background in environmental law or environmental science preferred, experienced attorneys encouraged to apply - Responsibilities: Enforce environmental laws in Illinois, handle cases referred by state agencies, represent the People of the State of Illinois in court, build cases against violators of environmental laws - To Apply: Send 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. - An Equal Opportunity Employer.
