Assistant Attorney General - Workers Compensation - Chicago

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

The Workers’ Compensation Bureau defends the State of Illinois in workers’ compensation claims filed by State employees with the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. In addition, the Bureau prosecutes employers under the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Act for failure to maintain workers’ compensation insurance coverage for employees. The Bureau also defends claims filed against various State Funds which provide workers’ compensation benefits under certain circumstances. Additionally, the Bureau provides advice to State agencies on workers’ compensation issues.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and handle a large number of cases
• Investigate workers’ compensation claims
• Appear in front of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission
• Draft and respond to motions
• Manage settlements
• Represent the State of Illinois in all hearings

Requirements

• Salary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 82,000 to $ 107,550.
• 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

Qualifications

• Full-time employees receive benefits 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.

Skills

• Legal research and writing skills
• Experience in workers' compensation law
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Benefits

• Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance
• Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
• 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

Pay

• Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 82,000 to $ 107,550.

Schedule

• Full-time employees receive benefits 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.