Assistant Attorney General - Toll Highway - Downers Grove

Position OverviewThe Toll Highway Bureau provides legal services to The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, a 1,400‑employee public agency with over $1 billion in annual revenue that is currently implementing a $14 billion capital program. The Bureau is seeking candidates for the position of Assistant Attorney General to provide wide‑ranging legal services, including but not limited to real estate (ideally with an understanding of eminent domain procedures), contract negotiation and general litigation.Responsibilities and Scope of PracticeCandidates must have knowledge and experience sufficient for them to assume primary responsibility for Tollway matters involving the above practice areas. They should be familiar with federal and state court practices and procedures, be well organized and self‑directed, and be prepared to demonstrate strong legal research and writing capabilities as well as outstanding oral communication skills.QualificationsCandidates must be licensed to practice law in Illinois at the time of application.CompensationSalary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $84,480 to $107,550.Application RequirementsPlease submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample.ContactAttn: Thor Y. InouyeOffice of the Illinois Attorney General115 S. LaSalle St.Chicago, IL 60603(312) 814-3695(312) 814-5024 (Fax)attorneyhiring@ilag.gov#J-18808-Ljbffr