Complex Litigation Counsel Fellow Chicago
Complex Litigation Counsel Fellow Chicago
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$ 110000 - 140000
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Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
The Illinois Attorney Generals 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.
Responsibilities:
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.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications:
Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois. Candidates should have at least ten years of post-J.D. legal experience and possess excellent research and writing skills. Candidates with significantly more legal experience are welcome to apply. Candidates must have demonstrated commitment to public service and experience in enforcing state and federal administrative and civil rights laws and in constitutional litigation. Candidates must also be able to work independently interact with a diverse group of colleagues and stakeholders and possess strong research analytical communication and organizational skills.
Supplemental Information
Fellowship:
The position is a fellowship sponsored by the Progressive State Leaders Committee (PSLC). PSLC advances solutions to emerging legal and policy issues on both the federal and state level with a focus on how state attorneys general and other decision-makers can promote innovative and progressive policies grounded in the rule of law. The fellowship is a one-year fellowship position and is expected to be extended for at least an additional year contingent on funding. PSLC pays for the AAGs salary and benefits including health dental and vision benefits.
Salary:
Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $110000 to $140000.
Employment Type
Full-Time
