Assistant Attorney General - Public Access - Chicago

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The Public Access Bureau’s mission is to help people obtain public documents and access public meetings. The Bureau's duties include:

• Reviewing denials of requests to inspect or copy public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)
• Examining allegations of a public body's violation of the requirements of the Open Meetings Act (OMA)
• Investigating and drafting opinions on FOIA and OMA
• Mediating disputes between members of the public and public bodies
• Helping design and provide training relating to FOIA or OMA
• Aiding the Public Access Counselor with other assigned tasks

Qualifications

• Excellent legal research and writing skills
• Effective communication with citizens, government officials, and members of the media
• Experience with the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act, or media-related issues
• Licensed in Illinois at the time of application

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 send cover letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to:

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

To take this position is not eligible for benefits.