The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Central District of Illinois is seeking an experienced attorney to serve in the Civil Division and handle defensive cases where they will defend government agencies and employees of the government sued in an individual capacity in a wide variety of challenging cases and to represent the government in affirmative litigation when public funds have been wrongfully obtained by fraud. The Civil Division defends the interest of the United States from suits alleging statutory torts, constitutional torts, employment discrimination, and a myriad of other claims. The Civil Division also prosecutes cases for fraud and other violations of federal laws and is responsible for collecting monies owed to the government as a result of criminal fines, defaulted student loans, mortgage foreclosures, bond forfeitures and civil judgments. The division's civil rights enforcement program investigates and litigates cases involving discrimination in the areas of housing, public employment, disability, voting and education.
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February 4, 2021 |
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January 22, 2021 |
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The Metropolitan Correctional Center (MCC) Chicago is seeking an attorney for the Consolidated Legal Center (CLC), St. Louis, Missouri.
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January 21, 2021 |
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The Secretary of State’s office is looking for an attorney to serve as assistant general counsel in the Springfield office advising the vehicle services department. The duties of this position include drafting legislation and administrative rules, advising the department regarding compliance with existing laws and regulations, answering questions regarding the licensing of vehicle dealerships, and participating in formulating policies for the operations of the department. The attorney will also assist the personnel department in collective bargaining agreements and litigation concerning personnel actions, and represents the Office of the Secretary of State at arbitration proceedings.
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January 15, 2021 |
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The Cook County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for the Cook County Public Defender position.
The term of office for the current Cook County Public Defender expires on March 31, 2021.
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December 30, 2020 |
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The Cook County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for the Cook County Public Defender position.
The term of office for the current Cook County Public Defender expires on March 31, 2021.
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November 25, 2020 |
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The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Illinois is seeking experienced, highly qualified attorneys for litigation and trial advocacy, with the intellect and proven ability to handle federal criminal prosecutions as an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) in their Criminal Division in the Fairview Heights Office.
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November 19, 2020 |
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The U.S. Attorney's Office Central District of Illinois is accepting applications for an assistant United States attorney opening in its Criminal Division.
Applicants must be United States citizens or nationals; submit to a background investigation, credit and tax checks, and drug test; be registered for selective service, if applicable; and have a J.D. degree and active member of the bar (any U.S. jurisdiction).
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October 22, 2020 |
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The United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division, is seeking highly qualified attorneys to serve as trial attorneys in the Chicago office.
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October 16, 2020 |
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The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services has an opening for two attorneys in the Springfield office.
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October 15, 2020 |
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The Office of the General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) seeks to fill one or more attorney positions in our Chicago office. Interested members of the ISBA are encouraged to apply.
The anticipated salary ranges are at Grades 11 through 14 (salary range from approximately $70,987 - $119,559 annually), depending on experience and other qualifications.