AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Civil Rights Bureau - Chicago
About The Position
The mission of the Civil Rights Bureau is to protect and advance the civil rights of all in Illinois. The Bureau monitors, investigates, and enforces civil rights laws on behalf of the state; works to strengthen the civil rights laws; and participates in community outreach and public education efforts. The Bureau’s civil rights authority includes: Addressing patterns and practices of discrimination in housing, public accommodations (including education), employment, and financial services. Addressing patterns and practices of unlawful or unconstitutional conduct by police departments or county corrections. Bringing civil hate crimes lawsuits under the Illinois hate crimes statute. Monitoring the compliance of public and private colleges and universities in Illinois with the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act. Enforcing and monitoring compliance with the Illinois Trust Act and VOICES Act, which govern law enforcement interactions with immigrant communities. As a proactive and responsive force that has the authority to identify, investigate, and dismantle systemic inequities across the state of Illinois, the Civil Rights Bureau serves as a national model in civil rights protection and adapts to respond to pressing civil rights concerns. An Assistant Attorney General in the Civil Rights Bureau builds cases and conducts investigations regarding alleged patterns and practices of civil rights violations. Assistant Attorneys General investigate civil rights complaints, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, conduct discovery, manage mediations and settlements, and represent the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court. Assistant Attorneys General assess and enforce compliance with the Way Forward Act, the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, and the Chicago Police Department consent decree. Assistant Attorneys General also advise the office on proposed legislation related to civil rights, draft statewide guidance on issues pertaining to civil rights laws, and participate in community outreach.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois at the time of application.
- At least three years of post-J.D. legal experience.
- Demonstrated commitment to public service.
- Experience in enforcing state and/or federal civil rights laws.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to interact with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders.
- Strong research, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced attorneys are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Builds cases and conducts investigations regarding alleged patterns and practices of civil rights violations.
- Investigates civil rights complaints.
- Drafts pleadings.
- Drafts and responds to motions.
- Conducts discovery.
- Manages mediations and settlements.
- Represents the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court.
- Assesses and enforces compliance with the Way Forward Act, the Preventing Sexual Violence in Higher Education Act, and the Chicago Police Department consent decree.
- Advises the office on proposed legislation related to civil rights.
- Drafts statewide guidance on issues pertaining to civil rights laws.
- Participates in community outreach.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
