AAG-Assistant Attorney General-Environmental Enforcement

Summary Of Duties And Responsibilities The Illinois Attorney General plays a critical role in the enforcement of civil environmental laws. The Attorney General's primary role in environmental enforcement is handling enforcement actions referred to the Office by a number of state agencies, including the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Emergency Management Agency, Illinois Department of Public Health, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and others. The Bureau also engages in outreach to community members to learn of potential violations of environmental laws that are endangering the health and well-being of families and communities. The Bureau works to stop pollution and ensure that polluters, not taxpayers, pay the cost of cleanup. Responsibilities An Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Bureau builds and prosecutes cases against environmental polluters. Assistant Attorneys General investigate complaints, work with other state agencies, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, manage mediations and settlements, and represent the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court. Qualifications Candidates must be licensed in the State of Illinois at the time of application. An ideal candidate will have a strong interest and experience in investigation, litigation and public policy. Those with a background in environmental law or environmental science preferred. Experienced attorneys encouraged to apply. Salary Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $82,000 to $110,784. Benefits Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance* Pension Benefits through the State Employees' Retirement System Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k Commuter Savings Program: pre‑tax transportation program Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre‑tax savings program Life insurance benefit: free with option to purchase additional (up to 8 × your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available Disability coverage Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych Holidays: 13½ paid Vacation days: minimum of 12 days, maximum of 27 days, prorated Personal days: 4 annually Floating Holiday: 1 annually Sick days: 1 per month For attorneys, office provided Continuing Legal Education Semi‑monthly payroll Health and Dental cost ranges: for single: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly Contact Office of the Illinois Attorney General 115 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60603 Tel: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Fe Springs