AAG-Assistant Attorney General – Urbana Regional Office

Salary $82,000.00 - $107,550.00 Annually Location Urbana. IL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 250923-REG-URB Administration Chief Deputy - Attorney General Bureau East Central IL Regional Office Opening Date 09/23/2025 Summary of Duties and Responsibilities The Illinois Attorney General’s Office is seeking an attorney with sound judgment and excellent research and writing skills to work in the Urbana regional office. Perform advanced legal work in the Attorney General’s Office and related work as required. Represent the Attorney General in legal proceedings as assigned. Represent the Attorney General in court cases. The work is performed under the professional direction of the Regional Counsel and the Division Chief of the Consumer Protection Division. Prepares and tries cases in various courts. Furnishes information on inquiries and complaints submitted to the Attorney General’s Office. Takes statements from witnesses and participates in various hearings when requested by State officials. Represents the Attorney General in various outreach activities in the region. Qualifications Knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence; knowledge of State, federal and general municipal laws including accepted legal or court interpretations; knowledge of the organization, functions and legal limitations on the authority of the various State departments; knowledge of the principles of civil law. Strong candidates will be skilled in analyzing, appraising and organizing facts, evidence and precedent and in presenting such materials effectively orally and in writing. Attorney candidates must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application. Experienced attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply. Supplemental Information 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 Employer Illinois Attorney General (IL) Address 500 S. 2nd St. Springfield, Illinois, 62701 Phone 217-524-9075 312-814-5698 Website https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Careers/ 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: $120.00 - $321.00 monthly; for family: $293.00 - $68.50 monthly For more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html