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Illinois Attorney General (IL)
Assistant Attorney General - Revenue Litigation - Springfield (Bankruptcy)
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A Bankruptcy Lawyer is a legal professional who assists clients through court proceedings to reduce or eliminate debt or to proceed forward with bankruptcy. A bankruptcy lawyers clients may be individuals or corporations. They may represent individual or corporate debtors, individual or corporate creditors, creditors' committees, and bankruptcy trustees.
$111,814 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities The Revenue Litigation Bureau represents the interests of the State in litigation involving the civil enforcement of taxes administered by the Department of Revenue. The Bureau also represents the Department in bankruptcy cases around the country, primarily in: 1) responding to objections to claims filed by the Department or in filing objections to confirmation of plans filed by debtors under chapter 11 or 13 of the Bankruptcy Code; 2) ensuring post-petition compliance by debtors-in-possession by requiring the payment of all current taxes due under threat of liquidation; 3) defending complaints filed by debtors seeking a determination that the Department's claim is dischargeable; and 4) defending the Department's tax liens and procuring payment on secured claims. The position available requires significant bankruptcy litigation experience. Qualifications We are primarily interested in individuals with at least two years of bankruptcy litigation experience. Supplemental Information Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 82,000 to $ 107,550. To ensure full consideration, please submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a writing sample. Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us: