5 assistant attorney general jobs found in Springfield, IL

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...

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. Interested candidates must be able to prepare cases in state and federal courts and conduct trials; interview witnesses, prepare pleadings...