Assistant Attorney General - Child Support Enforcement
Company: Illinois Attorney General
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Title: Assistant Attorney General - Child Support
EnforcementDivision:Child Support EnforcementBureau:Child
SupportThe Child Support Enforcement Division of the Illinois
Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General
for its Springfield office to handle child support enforcement
cases and other litigation in several counties in west central
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, administrative
review actions, limited federal court actions, 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. 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.The position
requires extensive travel, including travel in excess of 100 miles
each way to various counties in west central Illinois.Salary:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience, starting salary is
$81,000. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of
application.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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