Assistant Attorney General - Consumer Fraud - Chicago

Chief Deputy - Attorney General The Consumer Fraud Bureau is responsible for handling a broad spectrum of consumer protection activities. Its focus is to protect Illinois residents from fraudulent or dishonest business practices. It engages in investigations of possible fraud or deception and, when appropriate, files enforcement actions in state or federal court. Some examples of types of businesses the Bureau investigates are: home repair companies, auto dealers, mortgage and payday lenders, student loan and mortgage servicers, immigration consultants, and drug companies. In addition to litigation, the Bureau also drafts legislation, comments on proposed rules and legislation, and follows emerging consumer problems and issues. Responsibilities: An Assistant Attorney General in the Consumer Fraud bureau builds cases against alleged perpetrators of fraud. Assistant Attorneys General investigate consumer complaints, draft pleadings, draft and respond to motions, negotiate settlements and represent the interests of the People of the State of Illinois in court. An Assistant Attorney General may also be tasked with reading and following proposed legislation and rules on consumer protection topics. Qualifications: Candidates must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application. A strong candidate will have enthusiasm for and experience in complex litigation, sound judgment, and excellent research and writing skills. A demonstrated commitment to public interest work is also considered. Salary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 84,480 to $ 107,550. To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us: Attn: Thor Y. Inouye Office of the Illinois Attorney General 115 S. LaSalle St. Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 814-3695 (312) 814-5024 (Fax) View email address on click.appcast.io We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. 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 x your annual salary) at low cost. Spouse and child life insurance available Disability coverage Employee Assistance Program through ComPsych Holidays: 13 1/2 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 For more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html GovernmentJobs.com