Assistant Attorney General-Military & Veterans Rights

Salary $82,000.00 - $107,500.00 Annually LocationChicago, IL Job Type Full-Time Job Number AAG-CON-MVRB Administration Chief Deputy - Attorney General Bureau Military & Veterans Right Opening Date 06/16/2026

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 other consumer related state 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 consumer law and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs practices in the area of benefits claims 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.

Supplemental Information

Salary: 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:

Attn: Hanan Malik

Office of the Illinois Attorney General

115 S. LaSalle St.

Chicago, IL 60603

(312) 814-3695

(312) 814-5024 (Fax)

attorneyhiring@ilag.gov

Employer Illinois Attorney General (IL) Address 500 S. 2nd St.

Springfield, Illinois, 62701

Phone 217-524-9075

312-814-5698 Website https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Careers/

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.

As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois!

• 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
• 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
• Disability coverage
• 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: $131.00 - $314.00 monthly; for family: $299.00 - $653.00 monthly

For more information on benefits: visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html