Assistant Attorney General - Child Welfare Litigation - Chicago
Illinois Attorney General is looking for Assistant Attorney General - Child Welfare Litigation - Chicago in Springfield, IL.
This local job opportunity with ID 3662773340 is live since 2026-05-04 14:28:34.
Salary: $84,480.00 - $107,550.00 Annually
Location : Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-AAG-GOV-CHW-CHI
Administration: Chief Deputy - Attorney General
Bureau: Child Welfare Litigation
Opening Date: 01/15/2026
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Child Welfare Litigation Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General. The Child Welfare Litigation Bureau represents the Department of Children and Family Services and the Director in complex class action litigation, administrative review actions, and other litigation as assigned.
Qualifications
Candidates must be licensed in Illinois. Candidates must have strong research and writing skills. Experience in administrative law preferred.
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. 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)
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 cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly
For more information on benefits:
Salary: $84,480.00 - $107,550.00 Annually
Location : Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-AAG-GOV-CHW-CHI
Administration: Chief Deputy - Attorney General
Bureau: Child Welfare Litigation
Opening Date: 01/15/2026
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Child Welfare Litigation Bureau of the Office of the Illinois Attorney General seeks candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General. The Child Welfare Litigation Bureau represents the Department of Children and Family Services and the Director in complex class action litigation, administrative review actions, and other litigation as assigned.
Qualifications
Candidates must be licensed in Illinois. Candidates must have strong research and writing skills. Experience in administrative law preferred.
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. 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)
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: