Assistant Attorney General - Child Support Enforcement - Springfield

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The Child Support Enforcement Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Springfield office to handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation in several counties in west central Illinois. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for courtroom work and experience handling a high volume of cases.

• Represent the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services in several counties in west central Illinois.
• Handle personal injury lien recoveries, estate liens and claims, administrative review actions, limited federal court actions, and miscellaneous matters.
• Prepare pleadings and responses to motions, and research legal issues.
• Manage a high volume of cases during each call and conduct formal evidentiary hearings when an agreement is not reached.
• Appear in court several times a week.
• Maintain good working relationships with court officials and agency staff, as well as interact with the families needing child support enforcement services.
• Extensive travel required, including travel in excess of 100 miles each way to various counties in west central Illinois.

Qualifications

Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application. Excellent litigation and negotiation skills are a must. The position also requires superior interpersonal skills as attorneys must maintain good working relationships with court officials and agency staff, as well as interact with the families needing child support enforcement services. The position requires extensive travel, including travel in excess of 100 miles each way to various counties in west central Illinois.

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.
• If 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

Benefits

• Health and Dental insurance: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost.
• Dental insurance: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost.
• Vision insurance: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost.
• 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: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost.
• 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.
• Continuing Legal Education: for attorneys, office provided.
• 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