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Salary: $54,000.00 Annually
Location : Multiple Locations
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-AAG-PGR-LCL-ANY
Administration: Chief Deputy - Attorney General
Bureau: Govt Rep Division
Opening Date: 10/29/2025
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking third-year law students or recent graduates intending to take or having just taken the Illinois Bar Exam to serve in a paid post-graduate law clerk position in our Office after taking the exam. The General Law Bureau represents the interests of the State of Illinois and its people in civil trial litigation. The Bureau functions as a defense law firm for the State of Illinois, its officers, agencies and employees. Examples of the areas of law include personal injury, property damage, and injunction cases, administrative hearings and reviews, declaratory judgment actions, federal and state civil rights cases and class actions.
Post-Graduates will obtain and use a student practice license pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 to defend cases brought against State of Illinois agencies, employees and officers. Under the supervision of a licensed attorney, they will assist in the response to complaints, drafting of pleadings, drafting and responding to motions, managing written and electronic discovery, conducting depositions, and representing client interests in administrative hearings and various state and federal courts. Travel is required.
Qualifications
Candidates must have excellent research and writing skills. Ideal candidates must have strong organization and time-management skills, exercise sound judgment, and be able to work independently. Applicants must sit for and take the Illinois Bar Exam prior to their start date.
Supplemental Information
Salary: Salaries for this position is $54,000 per year. Upon being sworn in to practice law in Illinois, the individual will be eligible for promotion to Assistant Attorney General, where salaries start at $82,000 per year.
To apply, please complete the online application and attach the following:

1. resume,
2. cover letter,
3. writing sample (litigation-type sample is preferred),
4. law school transcript, and
5. signed background check authorization form.

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)
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!

• Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance*
• Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
• Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
• Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program
• Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available
• Disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych
• Holidays: 13 1/2 paid
• Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated
• Personal days: 4 annually
• Floating Holiday: 1 annually
• Sick days: 1 per month
• For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education
• Semi-monthly payroll

*Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly
For more information on benefits:
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Have you worked in our office before?

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If you were previously employed by our office, please state which bureau or division, and the dates of service:
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If your name has changed since you were employed with our office, pelase state previous name under which you were employed.
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Are you currently employed?

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If you are presently employed, may we contact your current employer?

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Are you prevented from lawfully becoming employed in this country because of Visa or Immigration status?

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On what date would you be available for work?
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What is your desired or expected annual salary?
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Can you travel if a job requires it?
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Do you have a valid Illinois Driver's License?

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Are you a veteran of the U.S. military service?

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If yes, which branch?
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What were your dates of military service?
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Are you currently in compliance with all the state and federal income tax requirements?

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If your answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," please attach a signed, detailed explanation.• Have you ever been fired from a job? (Downsize/layoff is not applicable.)

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Have you ever pled guilty to or been convicted of any criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation?

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Are you currently involved in any litigation?

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Do you owe any back taxes?

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Are you in arrears on child support payments?

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Are you currently in default on the repayment of any educational loan?

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