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Illinois Attorney General (IL)
Assistant Attorney General - Child Support Enforcement - Springfield
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What they do
A Family Lawyer is a legal professional who deals with family-related issues and domestic relations. Most family law practices focus on representing clients in a divorce and the issues related to divorce such as the division of marital property, child custody and support, and alimony.
$110,281 / year median in Illinois
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities The Child Support Enforcement Divisionof the Illinois Attorney General's Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Springfield office to handle child support enforcement cases and other litigation in several counties in west central Illinois. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated interest in and enthusiasm for courtroom work and experience handling a high volume of cases. Attorneys in the Child Support Enforcement Division represent the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services. While most of the litigation involves child support enforcement, attorneys also must handle personal injury lien recoveries, estate liens and claims, administrative review actions, limited federal court actions, and miscellaneous matters. Attorneys appear in court several times a week and must be able to manage a high volume of cases during each call and conduct formal evidentiary hearings when an agreement is not reached. Attorneys also must prepare pleadings and responses to motions, and research legal issues. Excellent litigation and negotiation skills are a must. The position also requires superior interpersonal skills as attorneys must maintain good working relationships with court officials and agency staff, as well as interact with the families needing child support enforcement services. The position requires extensive travel, including travel in excess of 100 miles each way to various counties in west central Illinois. Qualifications Excellent litigation and negotiation skills are a must. The position also requires superior interpersonal skills as attorneys must maintain good working relationships with court officials and agency staff, as well as interact with the families needing child support enforcement services. The position requires extensive travel, including travel in excess of 100 miles each way to various counties in west central Illinois. Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application.