AAG-Assistant Attorney General-Environmental Enforcement

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The Illinois Attorney General plays a critical role in the enforcement of civil environmental laws. The Attorney General's primary role is handling enforcement actions referred to the Office by state agencies such as the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Public Health, and Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The Bureau also engages in outreach to community members to learn of potential violations of environmental laws and works to stop pollution and ensure that polluters, not taxpayers, pay the cost of cleanup. An Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Bureau builds and prosecutes cases against environmental polluters. Assistant Attorneys General investigate complaints, work with other state agencies, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, manage mediations and settlements, and represent the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed in the State of Illinois at the time of application.
• An ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience in investigation, litigation, and public policy.
• Those with a background in environmental law or environmental science preferred.
• Experienced attorneys encouraged to apply.

Supplemental Information

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: Thor Y. Inouye Office of the Illinois Attorney General 115 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 814-3695 (312) 814-5024 (Fax) attorneyhiring@ilag.gov

Pay

Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $82,000 to $110,784.

Benefits

• Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance
• Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
• Commuter 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

Contact Information

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