Deputy Division Chief - Public Interest Division
Company: Illinois Attorney General
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 17, 2025
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Job Description:
Title: Deputy Division Chief - Public Interest
DivisionDivision:Public InterestBureau:Public InterestThe Public
Interest Division includes seven Bureaus: Antitrust, Civil Rights,
Disability Rights, Public Utilities, Special Litigation, Tobacco
Enforcement, and Workplace Rights. With approximately 60 attorneys
across its seven Bureaus, the Division investigates and litigates
cases involving serious or persistent violations of law and
conducts affirmative work on behalf of the Office of the Attorney
General. The Division also represents state agencies and officials
in high-profile, complex litigation challenging the
constitutionality of state statutes. Attorneys in the Division
frequently work in collaboration with colleagues from other state
attorney general offices, including in coordinated litigation
regarding federal policymaking that impacts Illinois residents. The
Division monitors and proposes legislation on a wide range of
subject matter, such as worker protection, civil rights, gun safety
regulations, reproductive healthcare, and immigrant rights.
Additionally, the Division conducts outreach and partners with
other governmental entities, community groups, and public interest
advocacy organizations.Responsibilities:A Deputy Division Chief
assists the Division Chief in the management and supervision of the
Division's federal and state court litigation docket. The Deputy
Chief also supervises policy initiatives, reviews proposed
legislation, and interacts with constituents, government entities,
and community groups regarding issues relevant to the Division. The
Deputy Chief supervises the attorneys and support staff in their
civil investigations and affirmative and defensive lawsuits on
behalf of the Office and its clients. The Deputy Chief maintains
his or her own caseload and performs administrative functions
necessary to the operation of the
Division.Qualifications:Candidates must be licensed and in good
standing in the State of Illinois at the time of application. At
minimum, candidates should have at least seven years of significant
litigation experience. Candidates with strong analytical and
writing skills, complex litigation, class action, and/or government
enforcement experience is desirable. Supervisory experience
preferred.Salary: Commensurate with experience.To ensure full
consideration, please send cover letter, resume, three professional
references, and writing sample to:
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
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