Assistant Attorney General - Charitable Trusts - Chicago

Salary: $84,480.00 - $107,550.00 AnnuallyLocation : Chicago, ILJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 26-AAG-CON-CHA-CHIAdministration: Chief Deputy - Attorney GeneralBureau: Charitable TrustOpening Date: 11/21/2025Summary of Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Charitable Trust Bureau represents the interests of the State in matters relating to charitable organizations, the use and administration of charitable assets, and the solicitation of charitable funds. The Attorney General has broad common law authority in this area, as well as statutory authority under the Charitable Trust Act (760 ILCS 55/1 et seq.) and the Solicitation for Charity Act (225 ILCS 460/1 et seq.), which require charitable organizations and fundraisers to register and file annual financial reports with the Office. The Bureau acts to ensure compliance with statutory registration and reporting requirements, reviews transactions involving charitable assets, investigates possible breaches of fiduciary duty, misuses of charitable assets, and improper solicitation activities and, when appropriate, brings court actions seeking relief. In addition, the Bureau represents the Office in a variety of matters, including probate and chancery actions where the Attorney General is a necessary party because the interpretation of a charitable document, the validity of a charitable interest, and/or the use or valuation of a charitable asset is at issue.QualificationsCandidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois at the time of application. Strong litigation, investigation, accounting and/or estate/trust experience is a plus.Supplemental InformationSalaries 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. InouyeOffice of the Illinois Attorney General115 S. LaSalle St.Chicago, IL 60603(312) 814-3695(312) 814-5024 (Fax)