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Illinois Attorney General (IL)
Assistant Attorney General-Military & Veterans Rights (Chicago or Springfield)
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What they do
A Judge oversees the legal process in court cases. Interprets law, advises jurors during trials, writes opinions and decisions, and gives verdicts in cases decided without a jury. May decide on a sentence for the defendant in a criminal case, or liability of a defendant in a civil case; may facilitate negotiations between parties in a dispute. Works in a county, state or federal court system.
$129,061 / year median in Illinois
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities The Military and Veterans Rights Bureau educates veterans as to their rights and benefits, provides written materials to assist veterans in understanding their rights on specific issues, and provides outreach to the veteran community by attending events and speaking on veteran's rights, benefits and other issues, such as consumer fraud and military employment. The Bureau also investigates (1) violations of laws affecting Illinois veterans and service members in order to enforce such laws or to make referrals to the proper agency; (2) violations of the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act and related provisions in conjunction with the Consumer Fraud Bureau; and (3) violations of the Illinois Service Member Employment & Reemployment Rights Act. The next Assistant Attorney General in Military and Veterans Rights will enforce Section 2YYY, deceptive practices targeting veterans and military members, of the Illinois Consumer Fraud Act and the Illinois Service Members Employment & Reemployment Rights Act (330 ILCS 61 et al ) protecting employment rights of Illinois service members and other service member related statutes designed to protect the military community. Qualifications Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois at the time of application. The attorney must be familiar with military terminology and culture. Experience with reserve component service is preferred. Applicants should provide and be receptive to feedback, interact well with other supervisors and the Administration and be involved in day-to-day operations of the Bureau. In addition, the attorney must be able to work with the veterans' rights community and foster a spirit of communication and responsiveness.