Staff Attorney

About the role

The Legislative Reference Bureau is a nonpartisan legislative support services agency that provides drafting services to the Illinois General Assembly. The Bureau's staff attorneys are responsible for providing General Assembly members, legislative staff, State officers and officials, and others with the legal assistance necessary to prepare bills, amendments, resolutions, and other legislative documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal assistance to General Assembly members, legislative staff, State officers and officials, and others.
• Work cooperatively with the Bureau's staff and its legislative clients.
• Maintain strict confidentiality as required by the General Assembly.

Requirements

• A law degree and admission to (or eligibility for) the Illinois Bar.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

Compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience, beginning at $76,000 per year, and includes benefits, such as paid time off; participation in an employer-sponsored pension plan; and access to a deferred compensation program and health, vision, and dental insurance benefits.

Skills

Must be an excellent writer, able to work cooperatively and communicate effectively with the Bureau's staff and its legislative clients, and fulfill the trust imposed by the General Assembly on the Bureau, including the obligation to maintain strict confidentiality.

Benefits

Includes paid time off; participation in an employer-sponsored pension plan; and access to a deferred compensation program and health, vision, and dental insurance benefits.

Pay

$76,000 per year, with benefits.

Schedule

Bureau's hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Availability to work on evenings, weekends, and holidays during certain times of the year due to legislative requirements.

Contact Information

To apply, submit a cover letter, a résumé, and a writing sample to: Legislative Reference Bureau Staff Attorney Search Committee
112 State House
Springfield, Illinois 62706
LBRjobs@ilga.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Legislative Reference Bureau is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, order of protection status, military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.