AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Child Support Enforcement - Rock Island

$82,000.00 - $107,500.00 Annually

Rock Island, IL

Full-Time

AAG-CSE-WEST-ROCKISLAND

Chief Deputy - Attorney General

Child Support Enforcement

09/03/2026

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities

The Child Support Enforcement Divisionof the Illinois Attorney General’s Office is seeking an Assistant Attorney General for its Rock Island office. The position offers substantial courtroom and litigation experience representing state agencies in courts throughout the region.

Assistant Attorneys General in the Division primarily represent the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services in child support establishment, modification, and enforcement proceedings. Attorneys independently manage an assigned caseload, appear regularly in circuit courts in multiple counties, negotiate resolutions, prepare and respond to pleadings and motions, conduct legal research, and litigate contested evidentiary hearings. The Division also represents the Department of Healthcare and Family Services and the Department of Human Services in other civil matters involving public benefit programs and the recovery of funds owed to the State. Depending upon assignment, these matters may include administrative review actions, personal injury and estate lien recoveries, public assistance recovery matters, and other state and federal litigation.

Qualifications

The position requires an attorney who can effectively manage a substantial and varied caseload, exercise sound judgment, work independently, and handle multiple matters during busy court calls. Strong litigation, legal research, writing, negotiation, and organizational skills are essential. The attorney also must communicate effectively and maintain productive working relationships with office colleagues, judges and other court personnel, agency representatives, opposing counsel, litigants, and members of the public. Regular travel to assigned counties is required.

Qualifications: Candidates must be licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois at the time of application. A strong candidate will have a demonstrated interest in courtroom work, excellent research and writing skills, sound judgment, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to public service. Litigation or courtroom experience is preferred but not required.

Supplemental Information

Salary: Salaries are commensurate with number of years of practice as a licensed attorney and range from $ 82,000 to $ 107,550.

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
  • Disability coverage
• Deferred Compensation: supplemental retirement savings program-457k
• Commuter Savings Program: pre-tax transportation program
• Flexible Spending: Medical and Dependent pre-tax savings program
• Health Savings Account
• 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
• 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: $120.00 - $322.00 monthly; for family: $292.00 - $665.00 monthly

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