Salary : $80,000.00 - $110,000.00 Annually
Location : Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-E-07
Administration: Chief Deputy - Attorney General
Bureau: Public Interest Division
Opening Date: 05/05/2026

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Complex Litigation Case Manager will oversee major litigation by assisting bureaus and divisions with critical, high-level aid while managing complex and multi-state cases. This position will handle substantive legal research, draft and file documents, coordinate expert witnesses, manage contracts, lead case related meetings, address issues as they arise, and supervise litigation support teams. The Complex Litigation Case Manager will assist in drafting motions, answers, complaints, tables, exhibits, and discovery materials and edit and proof complex litigation documents. They will provide organizational oversight and support of the discovery process and maintain case management, including real-time coordination of documents and exhibits. The Complex Litigation Case Manager will perform cite checking to ensure accuracy of case law, quotations, and references and ensure strict compliance with federal and local court rules ensuring all legal procedural requirements are met.
This position will train, mentor, and manage litigation teams that include attorneys, law clerks, and paralegals on litigation procedures.
Qualifications

This position requires completion of an accredited law school, master's or bachelor's degree in legal studies, criminal justice or a related field, along with a minimum 5-7 years of complex federal court litigation experience or similar environment, and 2 years of supervisory experience. Advanced knowledge of federal court procedures; expertise in verifying citations using legal research tools, Bluebook, and federal and local court rules; and fluency in e-discovery tools are required. Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work under high pressure, problem-solving skills are also required. Additionally, this position must demonstrate the ability to manage a high-volume under strict deadlines. This position will require the ability to work extended hours and travel may be required. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and computer skills. They must demonstrate the ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion concerning case management, identify problems and present solutions, and attendance, are essential functions of this position.
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.

• 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
• 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
• Disability coverage
• 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: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly

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