Salary: $82,000.00 - $107,500.00 Annually
Location : Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: AAG-PUB-ANTI-CHI
Administration: Chief Deputy - Attorney General
Bureau: Antitrust
Opening Date: 09/15/2026
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Strong antitrust enforcement is vital to preserving a healthy competitive climate in Illinois. The Antitrust Bureau protects healthy competition and fair markets for the benefit of all Illinoisans by enforcing state and federal antitrust laws. The Bureau frequently collaborates with the Federal Trade Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, and other state attorneys general on investigations and enforcement actions. As an Antitrust AAG, you will have the opportunity to challenge illegal practices like monopolization, anticompetitive mergers and acquisitions, price-fixing and market allocation agreements, and other conduct that harms competition in Illinois.
The AAGs in our Antitrust Bureau lead and participate in high-profile antitrust investigations and litigation in a variety of industries that play a major role in Illinois' economy, such as health care, online platforms, agriculture, and labor markets. Such cases include, for example:
- California, et al. v. Nexstar Media Grp. Inc. et al. (challenging Nexstar Media Group's proposed acquisition of Tegna Inc., two major broadcast station companies);
- United States, et al. v. Live Nation Ent., Inc. and Ticketmaster L.L.C. (alleging monopolization of the live entertainment industry);
- In re: Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing Antitrust Litigation(alleging broad conspiracy by generic drug manufacturers to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade for generic drugs);
- Colorado, et al. v. Google, Inc. (alleging monopolization of search and search ads markets);
- FTC, et al. v. Syngenta Crop Protection AG, et al. (alleging illegal suppression of competition from generic pesticide manufacturers through branded manufacturers' use of "loyalty programs"); and
- State v. Elite Staffing, Inc. et al. (alleging wage-fixing and no poach agreements in the temporary staffing industry).
An Antitrust AAG is responsible for all aspects of the investigation and litigation of assigned cases, in collaboration with other AAGs in the Bureau. This includes drafting investigative memoranda, pleadings, and briefs, appearing and arguing in court, formulating case strategy, interviewing witnesses, taking and defending depositions, and engaging in discovery, mediations, settlement negotiations, and trial, as well as generally representing the interests of the People of the State of Illinois. AAGs can expect hands-on experience and significant responsibility at all career levels, as well as substantial autonomy and leadership opportunities in investigating and litigating antitrust violations.
Antitrust AAGs also have the opportunity to work closely with other state and federal antitrust enforcement agencies, support legislative efforts, and engage in outreach to other state agencies and the community at large about antitrust issues.
Qualifications The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of civil antitrust investigation and litigation experience. This experience is expected to include the following qualifications:
- Background in economics or data science
- Working knowledge of antitrust law
- Working knowledge of mergers, acquisitions and corporate law
- Experience investigating and building cases for litigation, including government civil law enforcement actions
- Experience with document review platforms and substantial amounts of e-discovery
- Excellent legal writing, editing, and analytical skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in teams of varying experience levels
However, attorneys with less experience that have a demonstrated interest in antitrust law or attorneys with general complex civil litigation experience are still encouraged to apply.
Candidates must be licensed by the State of Illinois at the time of application.
Supplemental Information Salaries are commensurate with the number of years of practice as a licensed attorney.
To ensure full consideration, please upload a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us:Attn: Hanan Malik
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
- 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
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