Assistant Attorney General - Public Integrity - Chicago
Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities
Attorneys in the Public Integrity Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General prosecute a broad range of crimes, including official misconduct by state, county, and city officials and employees. Cases originate from various sources such as federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as referrals from Inspectors General and State’s Attorneys. Attorneys handle cases from intake through sentencing, evaluating cases, providing legal advice, initiating charges, and litigating motions, trials, sentencing hearings, and post-trial motions. They also frequently direct grand jury investigations and litigate grand jury matters.
Qualifications
- Knowledge of principles of criminal law, particularly as they relate to white collar crime
- 3 years of trial experience, preferably with experience involving investigations and trials of white-collar crimes
- Works well with others and contributes to the team
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
- Willingness to travel
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. For questions, contact: 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: The Illinois Attorney General's Office offers a comprehensive benefits package, 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 receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. Additional benefits include commuter savings, medical and dependent pre-tax savings, life insurance, employee assistance program, and continuing legal education. For more information on benefits, visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html.