Job Description
$84,480 - $107,550 a year
115 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
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Salary
$84,480.00 - $107,550.00 Annually
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
250925-AAG-PAO-PAC-CHI
Administration
Chief Deputy - Attorney General
Bureau
Public Access & Opinions
Opening Date
09/25/2025
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.
Supplemental Information
Salary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 84,480 to $ 107,550.
To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to:
Attn: Thor Y. Inouye
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-XXXXXX
312-XXXXXX
Website
https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Careers/
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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115 S La Salle St, Chicago, IL 60603
Profile insights
Find out how your skills align with the job description
Licenses
Do you have a valid Bar license?
Skills
Do you have experience in Writing skills?
Full job description
Salary
$84,480.00 - $107,550.00 Annually
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
250925-AAG-PAO-PAC-CHI
Administration
Chief Deputy - Attorney General
Bureau
Public Access & Opinions
Opening Date
09/25/2025
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.
Supplemental Information
Salary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 84,480 to $ 107,550.
To ensure full consideration, please send cover letter, resume, three professional references, and writing sample to:
Attn: Thor Y. Inouye
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-XXXXXX
312-XXXXXX
Website
https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Careers/
This position is not eligible for benefits.
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Public Access - Chicago position is now open for candidates interested in the Legal Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.
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