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Assistant Attorney General - Child Support Enforcement - Peoria

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illinois attorney generalSpringfield (IL)

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$82,000.00 - $107,500.00 Annually

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Salary: $82,000.00 - $107,500.00 Annually Location : Peoria, IL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 26-AAG-CSE-SOU-PEO Administration: Chief Deputy - Attorney General Bureau: Child Support Enforcement Opening Date: 03/23/2026 Summary of Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe Child Support Enforcement Division of the Illinois Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Peoria office to handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation in several counties in central/southern Illinois. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for courtroom work, and experience handling a high volume of cases. Attorneys in the Child Support Enforcement Division represent the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services. While most of the litigation involves child support enforcement, attorneys also must handle personal injury lien recoveries, estate liens and claims, excess assistance recoveries, administrative review actions, bankruptcy cases in federal court, and miscellaneous matters. Attorneys appear in court several times a week and must be able to manage a high volume of cases during each call and conduct formal evidentiary hearings when an agreement is not reached. Attorneys also must prepare pleadings and responses to motions, and research legal issues.
Qualifications: Excellent litigation and negotiation skills are a must. The position also requires superior interpersonal skills as attorneys must maintain good working relationships with court officials and agency staff, as well as interact with the families needing child support enforcement services. The position requires extensive travel to various counties in Illinois. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application. Supplemental InformationSalary: 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) 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:

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