Job Description
The Child Support Enforcement Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Assistant Attorney General for its Springfield office. This position offers a unique opportunity to handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation in several counties in west central Illinois. As an Assistant Attorney General, you will be representing the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services in various legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in trial work and possess excellent litigation and negotiation skills. In addition, superior interpersonal skills are essential as you will be interacting with court officials, agency staff, and families in need of child support enforcement services. This position requires extensive travel, including travel in excess of 100 miles each way to various counties in west central Illinois.
Position: Assistant Attorney General Division: Child Support Enforcement Bureau: Child Support
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience, starting salary is $81,000
Experience: Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application.
Location: Springfield, IL
Organization: Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Responsibilities:
• Represent the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services in child support enforcement cases and other litigation matters. • Handle personal injury lien recoveries, estate liens and claims, administrative review actions, limited federal court actions, and miscellaneous matters. • Appear in court several times a week and manage a high volume of cases during each call. • Conduct formal evidentiary hearings when an agreement is not reached. • Prepare pleadings and responses to motions. • Research legal issues. • Maintain good working relationships with court officials and agency staff. • Interact with families needing child support enforcement services. • Extensive travel required.
Qualifications:
• Licensed attorney in Illinois. • 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 manage a heavy workload and meet tight deadlines. • Willingness to travel extensively.
How to Apply:
To apply for this position, please send 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***
The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
In summary, the Illinois Attorney General’s Office is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Assistant Attorney General for its Springfield office. The position offers a unique opportunity to handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation matters in several counties in west central Illinois. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in trial work, excellent litigation and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage a heavy workload. This position requires extensive travel and offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Interested candidates must be licensed in Illinois and should submit a cover letter, resume, references, and writing sample to the provided address.
