Complex Litigation Counsel - Chicago

Illinois Attorney General•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Attorney General’s Office ensures that federal agencies and officials comply with constitutional and statutory obligations and that federal actions do not unlawfully impinge on Illinois laws, Illinois residents, or the state of Illinois. The Office focuses on federal actions, laws, and regulations that impact immigrants’ rights, LGBTQ rights, workers rights, climate change, reproductive health, healthcare and public health, economic equity, racial equity, and discrimination, among other issues. The Complex Litigation Counsel focuses on standing up against affronts to federal laws and regulations that are important to the residents of Illinois and joins and leads litigation teams protecting the rights of Illinoisians. The Complex Litigation Counsel may participate in litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies. Responsibilities also include evaluating potential and pending civil litigation, developing legal arguments and strategies, and collaborating with stakeholders to advance these efforts. The Complex Litigation Counsel also monitors legal and regulatory changes for their impact on Illinoisians and provides advice on complex or novel federal litigation with limited supervision.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois.
At least ten years of post-J.D. legal experience.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Demonstrated commitment to public service.
Experience in enforcing state and federal administrative and civil rights laws.
Experience in constitutional litigation.
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

Significantly more legal experience than ten years.

Responsibilities

Participate in litigation before state, federal, and appellate courts, as well as administrative agencies.
Evaluate potential and pending civil litigation.
Develop legal arguments and strategies.
Collaborate with stakeholders to advance these efforts.
Monitor legal and regulatory changes for their impact on Illinoisians.
Provide advice on complex or novel federal litigation with limited supervision.