Complex Litigation Counsel - Chicago

Salary

$110,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Location

Chicago, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

26-AAG-CLF-FEL-CHI

Administration

Chief Deputy - Attorney General

Bureau

Special Litigation

Opening Date

09/04/2026

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Illinois Attorney General’s 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.

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.

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

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 AAG's 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 $110,000 to $140,000.

To ensure full consideration, please upload a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:

Attn: Hanan Malik

Office of the Illinois Attorney General

115 S. LaSalle St.

Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 814-3695

(312) 814-5024 (Fax)

[email protected]

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.

As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!

• Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance*

• Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System

  • Disability coverage

• Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k

• Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program

• Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program

• Health Savings Account

• 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

• 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: $120.00 - $322.00 monthly; for family: $292.00 - $665.00 monthly

For more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

Employer

Illinois Attorney General (IL)

Address

500 S. 2nd St.

Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Phone

217-524-9075

312-814-5698

Website

https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Careers/

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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.

As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!

• Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance*

• Pension Benefits through the State Employees'; Retirement System

  • Disability coverage

• Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k

• Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program

• Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program

• Health Savings Account

• 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

• 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: $120.00 - $322.00 monthly; for family: $292.00 - $665.00 monthly

For more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html