Job Description

Salary

$82,000.00 - $107,550.00 Annually

Location

Carbondale, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

25-AAG-GOV-WKC-CAR

Administration

Chief Deputy - Attorney General

Bureau

Workers' Comp. - Springfield

Opening Date

11/20/2025

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

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The Workers' Compensation Bureau defends the State of Illinois in workers' compensation claims filed by State employees with the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. In addition, the Bureau prosecutes employers under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act for failure to maintain workers' compensation insurance coverage for employees. The Bureau also defends claims filed against various State Funds which provide workers' compensation benefits under certain circumstances. Additionally, the Bureau provides advice to State agencies on workers' compensation issues.



An Assistant Attorney General in the Workers' Compensation bureau investigates and handles a large number of cases. Assistant Attorneys General investigate workers' compensation claims and appear in front of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission. Assistant Attorneys General draft and respond to motions, manage settlements, and represent the State of Illinois in all hearings.

Qualifications

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Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application.

Supplemental Information

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Salary:

Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 82,000 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)

attorneyhiring@ilag.gov

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/

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 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: $120.00 - $321.00 monthly; for family: $293.00 - $68.50 monthly
For more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html