AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights Bureau - Chicago

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The mission of the Civil Rights Bureau is to protect and advance the civil rights of all in Illinois. The Bureau monitors, investigates, and enforces civil rights laws on behalf of the state; works to strengthen the civil rights laws; and participates in community outreach and public education efforts.

• Addressing patterns and practices of discrimination in housing, public accommodations (including education), employment, and financial services.
• Addressing patterns and practices of unlawful or unconstitutional conduct by police departments or county corrections.
• Bringing civil hate crimes lawsuits under the Illinois hate crimes statute.
• Making sure public and private colleges and universities in Illinois comply with the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act.
• Enforcing and monitoring compliance with the Illinois Trust Act and VOICES Act, which govern law enforcement interactions with immigrant communities.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois at the time of application.
• Candidates should have at least three years of post-J.D. legal experience; experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates must have demonstrated commitment to public service and experience in enforcing state and/or federal civil rights laws.
• Candidates must also be able to work independently, interact with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders, and possess strong research, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Supplemental Information

Salary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $84,480 to $107,550. To Ensure Full Consideration, Please Submit a Cover Letter, Resume, Three Professional References, And a Writing Sample. Should You Have Any Questions, Please Feel Free To Contact Us Attn: Hanan Malik Office of the Illinois Attorney General 115 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 814-3695 (312) 814-5024 (Fax) attorneyhiring@ilag.gov

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.

As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!

Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance
Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System
Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
Commute Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program
Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost.
Spouse and child life insurance available
Disability coverage
Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych
Holidays: 13 1/2 paid
Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated
Personal days: 4 annually
Floating Holiday: 1 annually
Sick days: 1 per month

For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education
Semi-monthly payroll
Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly

For more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html