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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

AAG-Assistant Attorney General - Workers Compensation - Belleville

Belleville, Illinois

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$82K/yr - $108K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Workers’ Compensation Bureau to defend the State of Illinois in workers’ compensation claims and prosecute employers for non-compliance with insurance coverage. The role involves investigating cases, appearing before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission, managing settlements, and providing legal advice to State agencies.

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Responsibilities

Investigate and handle a large number of cases

Investigate workers’ compensation claims and appear in front of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission

Draft and respond to motions

Manage settlements

Represent the State of Illinois in all hearings

Qualification

Licensed attorney in IllinoisWorkers' compensation lawLegal researchCase managementLegal writing

Required

Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application

Benefits

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.

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