Assistant Attorney General - Revenue Litigation Bureau
The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking an experienced attorney to join our Revenue Litigation Bureau. This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of cases and represent the interests of the State in litigation involving debt collection and tax enforcement. We are looking for a candidate with a strong commitment to public service and a passion for the practice areas of collection work, creditors in bankruptcy, and tort litigation.
The Revenue Litigation Bureau is responsible for representing the State in cases involving the collection of debts owed to State agencies. This includes property damage and personal injury matters, as well as fines, penalties, and contractual liabilities. The Bureau also represents the Department of Revenue in the civil enforcement of taxes and handles everything from small collection and bankruptcy cases to major litigation with large corporate taxpayers. Additionally, the Bureau handles administrative reviews for the Department of Revenue, Employment Security, and the Property Tax Appeal Board.
Responsibilities: - Represent the State in litigation involving debt collection and tax enforcement - Handle cases involving property damage, personal injury, fines, penalties, and contractual liabilities - Represent the Department of Revenue in civil enforcement of taxes - Handle administrative reviews for various state agencies
Qualifications: - At least two years of experience in one or more of the following areas: representing creditors in bankruptcy, tort litigation, collection work, Illinois business income tax or sales and excise tax practice, or Illinois estate tax - Licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application
Salary: - Salaries start at $81,000 and are commensurate with years of practice as a licensed attorney
To Apply: To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to the contact information listed below.
Contact Information: Attn: Thor Y. Inouye Office of the Illinois Attorney General 115 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (312) 814-3695
In this role as Assistant Attorney General in the Revenue Litigation Bureau, you will have the opportunity to use your legal skills and passion for public service to represent the State of Illinois in important cases involving debt collection and tax enforcement. With a starting salary of $81,000 and potential for growth based on years of experience, this is an exciting opportunity for an attorney with a strong commitment to public service and a background in areas such as bankruptcy, tort litigation, or tax law.
Key Responsibilities: - Represent the State of Illinois in litigation related to debt collection and tax enforcement - Handle cases involving property damage, personal injury, fines, penalties, and contractual liabilities - Represent the Department of Revenue in civil enforcement of taxes - Conduct administrative reviews for state agencies
Qualifications: - Minimum of two years experience in areas such as bankruptcy, tort litigation, or tax law - Licensed by the State of Illinois
Salary: - Starting salary of $81,000, with potential for growth based on years of experience
To Apply: To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample to the contact information listed below.
Contact Information: Attn: Thor Y. Inouye Office of the Illinois Attorney General 115 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** (312) 814-3695
