Executive Assistant to the AG - Scheduling 25-E-02

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists with scheduling events, meetings, and the general maintenance of the Attorney General’s calendar.
• Prepares logistical and background briefing memos for the Attorney General’s public appearances and in-house meetings.
• Advances and staffs the Attorney General at public engagements as assigned.
• Researches and prepares special requests.
• Processes invitations, responds to scheduling inquiries.
• Briefs the Attorney General on scheduling requests as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, journalism, or public relations.
• At least two years professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail.
• A working knowledge of Illinois state government.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A valid driver’s license.
• The ability to travel throughout the state.
• The ability to work occasional overtime and outside normal work hours.

Supplemental Information

Position requires in-office attendance. 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
• Commuter 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