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Illinois Attorney General (IL)
Assistant Attorney General - Public Access - Chicago
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A Public Information Director manages communications, announcements and news reports for public officials and government organizations and presents information to the public. Writes statements or press releases, organizes news conferences and works with media to disseminate information.
$165,716 / year median in Illinois
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities The Public Access Bureau's mission is to help people obtain public documents and access public meetings. The Bureau's duties include reviewing denials of requests to inspect or copy public records under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and examining allegations of a public body's violation of the requirements of the Open Meetings Act (OMA). An Assistant Attorney General in the Public Access Bureau investigates and drafts opinions on FOIA and OMA, mediates disputes between members of the public and public bodies, helps design and provide training relating to FOIA or OMA, and assists the Public Access Counselor with other assigned tasks. Qualifications Candidates must possess excellent legal research and writing skills, and must be able to communicate effectively with citizens, government officials and members of the media. The ideal candidate will have experience with the Freedom of Information Act, the Open Meetings Act or media-related issues. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application.