Attorney jobs in Illinois

Attorney - Federal Trial Litigation

We offer a collaborative work environment, health insurance including dental and vision, Paid Time Off, and opportunities for professional growth.

The Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking attorneys interested in taking civil rights cases through jury trial in federal court. The General Law Bureau defends the State of Illinois and its officials in 42 U.S.C. § 1983 litigation arising from the United States Constitution, including Eighth Amendment claims involving the Illinois Department of Corrections.

Attorneys interested in obtaining hands-on federal court litigation from motions practice, depositions and other discovery, and jury trials will gain valuable first-chair experience in this role. Attorneys will hone their legal research and writing and oral advocacy skills as well as work closely with their assigned experienced mentors/supervisors who will guide them through litigation procedures and strategy.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Illinois at the time of application.
• Attorneys must have the ability to work as part of a team, good organization and focus, strong judgment and communication skills, as well as an interest in public service and trial work.

Benefits:

• Employees are eligible for health insurance on their first day of employment. Other benefits include pre-tax deductions for parking and transportation expenses and health and childcare savings accounts.
• New employees earn ten vacation days, twelve sick days, and four personal days per year. There are thirteen paid holidays per year and an additional floating holiday.
• Employees participate in the SERS pension plan and may also contribute to a pre-tax retirement savings account.
• The Office is an in-house continuing legal education provider and provides access to paid online trainings as well.

Salary:

Salaries are commensurate with years of practice as a licensed attorney and start at $79,440 for newly licensed attorneys.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $79,440.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Swansea, IL 62226