Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Fraud - Chicago

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The Consumer Fraud Bureau is responsible for handling a broad spectrum of consumer protection activities. Its focus is to protect Illinois residents from fraudulent or dishonest business practices. It engages in investigations of possible fraud or deception and, when appropriate, files enforcement actions in state or federal court. Some examples of types of businesses the Bureau investigates are: home repair companies, auto dealers, mortgage and payday lenders, student loan and mortgage servicers, immigration consultants, and drug companies.

Responsibilities

• Builds cases against alleged perpetrators of fraud.
• Investigates consumer complaints.
• Drafts pleadings.
• Drafts and responds to motions.
• Negotiates settlements.
• Represents the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court.
• May be tasked with reading and following proposed legislation and rules on consumer protection topics.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application.
• A strong candidate will have enthusiasm for and experience in complex litigation, sound judgment, and excellent research and writing skills.
• A demonstrated commitment to public interest work is also considered.

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

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