Office of the
Illinois Attorney General
Kwame Raoul

The Special Litigation Bureau primarily handles complex investigations and litigation, including matters of high sensitivity and potential policy impact. In recent years the bureau has devoted significant resources to matters involving reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, and police reform. In addition, one of the Bureau’s primary responsibilities is to investigate and litigate cases involving governmental fraud, waste, abuse, and corruption. The Bureau investigates and pursues civil enforcement actions against public officials, employees, vendors, contractors, and others who commit fraud against the state or violate state ethics laws. The Bureau frequently works with a variety of state and federal agencies and litigates in state and federal courts. The Bureau also provides litigation support to other bureaus in complex matters and participates in legislative review and initiatives.

Responsibilities: 

An Assistant Attorney General in the Special Litigation Bureau is responsible for all aspects of the investigation and litigation of assigned cases, including investigative memoranda, pleadings, discovery, court appearances, witness interviews, depositions, mediations, and settlements, and generally representing the interests of the People of the State of Illinois. 

Qualifications:

Newly licensed attorneys will not be considered. Candidates should have at least 2 years of litigation experience and be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to public service work, sound judgment, excellent research and writing skills, and a judicial clerkship or complex litigation experience.

Benefits

• Emphasis on work-life balance and generous leave policies
• Hybrid remote work policy
• Substantial autonomy and leadership opportunities in investigating and litigating the Bureau’s matters.
• Hands-on experience and significant responsibility at all career levels, including taking and defending depositions, arguing in court, and formulating case strategy.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as commuter and pension benefits

Salary:       

Salaries are commensurate with the number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and start at $81,000 for candidates with the minimum two years of experience as a licensed attorney.