Salary: $100,000.00 - $182,000.00 Annually
Location : Chicago, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 27-SenCnslSJEquity
Administration: Chief Deputy - Attorney General
Opening Date: 11/06/2026
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities The Senior Counsel to the Attorney General on Social Justice and Equity assists in protecting the public interest of the State, specifically regarding issues of social justice and equity. They advise the Illinois Attorney General on issues concerning social justice and equity, collaborate across the Office of Attorney General to address issues of social justice and equity, and support the efforts of the Office when addressing social justice and equity. The Senior Counsel to the Attorney General on Social Justice and Equity performs specialized legal and administrative work as required. They are responsible for providing legal counsel on major litigation and the powers and duties of the Attorney General as well as duties of office personnel and intergovernmental relations issues.
Qualifications The Senior Counsel should be a licensed attorney in the state of Illinois with at least ten years' experience in legal and/or public policy work, with particular focus on social justice and equity. They must have excellent research, analytic, problem solving, organizational, writing, and communication skills; and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with others and coordinate the efforts of key internal stakeholders in the Office, along with strong interpersonal skills. Additionally, they should have knowledge of state government and the legislative process, strong project management and time management skills, and proficiency in MS products. Excellent judgment, the ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters along with travel 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
- 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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