Assistant Attorney General - Government Representation - Workers’ Compensation - Chicago Office

Title: Assistant Attorney General

Division: Government Representation

Bureau: Workers’ Compensation - Chicago

The Workers' Compensation Bureau defends the State of Illinois in workers’ compensation claims filed by State employees on arbitration and review. 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.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience Applicants must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application. Candidates must either have 2 years of general litigation experience or at least 1 year of experience in the workers’ compensation field. Newly licensed attorneys will not be considered.

To ensure full consideration, please send resume and cover letter to:

Ruta Stropus
Director of Attorney Recruitment and Professional Development
Attn: Adelaida Otero
Office of the Attorney General
100 West Randolph, 12th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 814-3695
(312) 814-5024 (Fax)

The Illinois Attorney General's Office is an equal opportunity employer. The Office considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.

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