Assistant Attorney General - Criminal Appeals - Chicago

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking a motivated and skilled attorney to join its Criminal Appeals Division. This position provides an excellent opportunity to handle complex and impactful legal work on behalf of the State. The successful candidate will represent the State in criminal matters at all levels of the state and federal court systems. The Division cultivates a collegial environment where attorneys are encouraged to collaborate and share ideas. Attorneys enjoy considerable autonomy in briefing cases under the guidance of supervising attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft briefs and present oral argument in appeals before the Illinois Supreme Court and Illinois Appellate Court.
• Represent the State in federal district court habeas corpus proceedings under 28 U.S.C.2254.
• Brief and argue federal habeas corpus appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit.
• Independently manage a docket of active appeals and federal cases.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have an interest in criminal and constitutional law and strong research and writing skills.
• Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application.

Supplemental Information

To Ensure Full Consideration, Please Submit a Cover Letter, Resume, Three Professional References, And Two Writing Samples. 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