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Assistant Attorney General - Child Support Enforcement - Joliet

Springfield, IL

Illinois Attorney General (IL)
Public Administration • 11 - 50 employees
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$84K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Summary of Duties and Responsibilities The Child Support Enforcement Division of the Illinois Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Joliet office to handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation in several counties in Illinois. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for trial work, and experience handling a high volume of cases. Attorneys in the Child Support Enforcement Division represent the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services.

While most of the litigation involves child support enforcement, attorneys also must handle personal injury lien recoveries, estate liens and claims, excess assistance recoveries, administrative review actions, bankruptcy cases in federal court, and miscellaneous matters. Attorneys appear in court several times a week and must be able to manage a high volume of cases during each call and conduct formal evidentiary hearings when an agreement is not reached. Attorneys also must prepare pleadings and responses to motions, and research legal issues.

Qualifications Excellent litigation and negotiation skills are a must. The position also requires superior interpersonal skills as attorneys must maintain good working relationships with court officials and agency staff, as well as interact with the families needing child support enforcement services. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application.

Supplemental Information 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 Illinois Attorney General 115 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 814-3695 (312) 814-5024 (Fax) attorneyhiring@ilag.gov

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