Office of the Illinois Attorney General

The Special Litigation Bureau primarily handles complex investigations and affirmative litigation, including matters of high sensitivity and potential policy impact. One of the Bureau’s primary responsibilities is to investigate and litigate cases involving governmental fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption. The Bureau investigates and pursues civil enforcement actions against public officials, employees, vendors, contractors, and others who commit fraud against the state or violate state ethics laws. The Bureau frequently works with a variety of state and federal agencies, and litigates in state and federal courts. The Bureau also provides litigation support to other bureaus in complex matters, and participates in legislative review and initiatives. An Assistant Attorney General in the Special Litigation Bureau is responsible for all aspects of the investigation and litigation of assigned cases, including investigative memoranda, pleadings, discovery, court appearances, witness...

The High Tech Crimes Bureau seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Chicago office. High Tech Crimes Bureau prosecutors have wide-ranging duties including: prosecution of criminal offenses with an emphasis on child exploitation related offenses, including motion hearing and trial work; providing legal and technical support to investigators, prosecutors and digital forensic examiners; preparing and reviewing search warrants, subpoenas and court orders; outreach to law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies; designing and presenting training programs to police officers and prosecutors; and delivering education and awareness presentations to various constituent groups. The High Tech Crimes Bureau is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals including law enforcement, prosecutors and digital forensic examiners dedicated to prosecuting child exploitation crimes in state court. Work in the High Tech Crimes Bureau involves routine...

The Revenue Litigation Bureau is responsible for the collection of debts owed to a variety of State agencies. The cases include the collection of debts owed to the Illinois Department of Human Services for childcare, home care and other public assistance related matters.We are primarily interested in individuals with at least two years experience in general collection work. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to public service work, sound judgment, and excellent research and writing skills. Additionally, the candidate should have demonstrated case management skills to deal with a large volume case load. 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...

The High Tech Crimes Bureau seeks an experienced criminal prosecutor for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Chicago office. High Tech Crimes Bureau prosecutors have wide-ranging duties including: prosecution of criminal offenses with an emphasis on child exploitation related offenses, including motion hearing and trial work; providing legal and technical support to investigators, prosecutors and digital forensic examiners; preparing and reviewing search warrants, subpoenas and court orders; outreach to law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies; designing and presenting training programs to police officers and prosecutors; and delivering education and awareness presentations to various constituent groups. The High Tech Crimes Bureau is a multi-disciplinary team of professionals including law enforcement, prosecutors and digital forensic examiners dedicated to prosecuting child exploitation crimes in state court. Work in the High Tech Crimes Bureau involves routine...

The Illinois Attorney General plays a critical role in the enforcement of civil environmental laws. The Attorney General's primary role in environmental enforcement is handling enforcement actions referred to the Office by a number of state agencies, including the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and others. The Bureau also engages in outreach to community members to learn of potential violations of environmental laws that are endangering the health and well-being of families and communities. The Bureau works to stop pollution and ensure that polluters, not taxpayers, pay the cost of cleanup. An Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Bureau builds and prosecutes cases against environmental polluters. Assistant Attorneys General investigate complaints, work with other state agencies, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, manage mediations...

The Revenue Litigation Bureau represents the interests of the State in litigation involving the civil enforcement of taxes administered by the Department of Revenue. The Bureau also represents the Department in bankruptcy cases around the country, primarily in: 1) responding to objections to claims filed by the Department or in filing objections to confirmation of plans filed by debtors under chapter 11 or 13 of the Bankruptcy Code; 2) ensuring post-petition compliance by debtors-in-possession by requiring the payment of all current taxes due under threat of liquidation; 3) defending complaints filed by debtors seeking a determination that the Department’s claim is dischargeable; and 4) defending the Department’s tax liens and procuring payment on secured claims. The position available requires significant bankruptcy litigation experience.We are primarily interested in individuals with at least two years of bankruptcy litigation experience. Salaries are commensurate with number...

Salary $84,480.00 - $107,550.00 Annually Location Belleville, IL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 26-AAG-CRI-MED-BEL Administration Chief Deputy - Attorney General Bureau Medicaid Fraud Opening Date 04/20/2026 Summary of Duties and Responsibilities The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“MFCU”) is a specialized unit in which the attorneys work as a team with MFCU investigators and analysts to investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud throughout Illinois. Assistant Attorneys General (“AAGs”) are required to prosecute criminal cases and litigate civil cases in Illinois State and Federal courts. Medicaid cases relate to fraud on the Medicaid system, the abuse and neglect of long-term care facility residents and the litigation of civil qui tam cases in state and federal court. An...

The Public Access Bureau’s mission is to help people obtain public documents and access public meetings. The Bureau's duties include reviewing denials of requests to inspect or copy public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and examining allegations of a public body's violation of the requirements of the Open Meetings Act (OMA). An Assistant Attorney General in the Public Access Bureau investigates and drafts opinions on FOIA and OMA, mediates disputes between members of the public and public bodies, helps design and provide training relating to FOIA or OMA, and assists the Public Access Counselor with other assigned tasks. Candidates must possess excellent legal research and writing skills, and must be able to communicate effectively with citizens, government officials and members of the media. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act or media-related issues. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at...

The Public Access Bureau’s mission is to help people obtain public documents and access public meetings. The Bureau's duties include reviewing denials of requests to inspect or copy public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and examining allegations of a public body's violation of the requirements of the Open Meetings Act (OMA). An Assistant Attorney General in the Public Access Bureau investigates and drafts opinions on FOIA and OMA, mediates disputes between members of the public and public bodies, helps design and provide training relating to FOIA or OMA, and assists the Public Access Counselor with other assigned tasks. Candidates must possess excellent legal research and writing skills, and must be able to communicate effectively with citizens, government officials and members of the media. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act or media-related issues. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at...

The Revenue Litigation Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General's Office is seeking an attorney with excellent research and writing skills and a demonstrated commitment to public service. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for the practice areas of collection work, creditors in bankruptcy and tort litigation. The Revenue Litigation Bureau represents the interests of the State in litigation involving the collection of debts owed to State agencies. These cases include property damage and personal injury matters arising from damage to state property and injuries to state employees, as well as various fines, penalties and contractual liabilities. The Bureau represents the Department of Revenue in the civil enforcement of taxes administered by the Department. In this regard, the Bureau handles everything from small collection and bankruptcy cases to major litigation, involving challenges by large corporate taxpayers to tax assessments. The Bureau...

The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“MFCU”) is a specialized unit in which the attorneys work as a team with MFCU investigators and analysts to investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud throughout Illinois. Assistant Attorneys General (“AAGs”) are required to prosecute criminal cases and litigate civil cases in Illinois State and Federal courts. Medicaid cases relate to fraud on the Medicaid system, the abuse and neglect of long-term care facility residents and the litigation of civil qui tam cases in state and federal court. An AAG in this position is given the rare opportunity to practice both criminally and civilly. Additionally, this position is expected to handle civil fraud cases that might span the entire country; the AAGs frequently work on national teams with other states to handle multi-state litigation. Summary of Duties and Responsibilities: Interested candidates must be able to prepare cases in state and federal courts and conduct...

The Revenue Litigation Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General's Office is seeking an attorney with excellent research and writing skills and a demonstrated commitment to public service. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for the practice areas of collection work, creditors in bankruptcy and tort litigation. The Revenue Litigation Bureau represents the interests of the State in litigation involving the collection of debts owed to State agencies. These cases include property damage and personal injury matters arising from damage to state property and injuries to state employees, as well as various fines, penalties and contractual liabilities. The Bureau represents the Department of Revenue in the civil enforcement of taxes administered by the Department. In this regard, the Bureau handles everything from small collection and bankruptcy cases to major litigation, involving challenges by large corporate taxpayers to tax assessments. The Bureau...

The Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“MFCU”) is a specialized unit in which the attorneys work as a team with MFCU investigators and analysts to investigate and prosecute Medicaid provider fraud throughout Illinois. Assistant Attorneys General (“AAGs”) are required to prosecute criminal cases and litigate civil cases in Illinois State and Federal courts. Medicaid cases relate to fraud on the Medicaid system, the abuse and neglect of long-term care facility residents and the litigation of civil qui tam cases in state and federal court. An AAG in this position is given the rare opportunity to practice both criminally and civilly. Additionally, this position is expected to handle civil fraud cases that might span the entire country; the AAGs frequently work on national teams with other states to handle multi-state litigation. Interested candidates must be able to prepare cases in state and federal courts and conduct trials; interview witnesses, prepare pleadings...

The Financial Crimes Prosecution Unit is a specialized prosecution group based in Chicago that investigates and prosecutes a wide range of complex economic crimes throughout Illinois. Those prosecutions include cases involving various types of sophisticated insurance, securities and bank fraud schemes, embezzlement schemes, and public corruption. Cases are received from federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and from county states attorneys. An Assistant Attorney General assigned to the unit will prosecute cases throughout the state and should expect to travel. Cases in the unit are handled as vertical prosecutions; AAsG are expected to handle cases from intake through sentencing. An attorney in this position is expected to provide legal advice and assistance to law enforcement agencies during the course of investigation, evaluate cases for prosecution, initiate prosecutions, and handle their cases through sentencing and post-trial motions. AAsG in the unit frequently...

The Consumer Fraud Bureau is responsible for handling a broad spectrum of consumer protection activities. Its focus is to protect Illinois residents from fraudulent or dishonest business practices. It engages in investigations of possible fraud or deception and, when appropriate, files enforcement actions in state or federal court. Some examples of types of businesses the Bureau investigates are: home repair companies, auto dealers, mortgage and payday lenders, student loan and mortgage servicers, immigration consultants, and drug companies. In addition to litigation, the Bureau also drafts legislation, comments on proposed rules and legislation, and follows emerging consumer problems and issues. Responsibilities : An Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud bureau builds cases against alleged perpetrators of fraud. Assistant Attorneys General investigate consumer complaints, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, negotiate settlements and represent the...