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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Assistant Attorney General - Workers Compensation - Springfield

Springfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$82K/yr - $108K/yr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Workers’ Compensation Bureau, which defends the State of Illinois in workers’ compensation claims. The role involves investigating claims, managing settlements, and representing the State in hearings before the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission.

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Responsibilities

Investigates and handles 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 in IllinoisGeneral litigation experienceWorkers' compensation experiencePersonal injury cases experienceLegal researchCommunication skillsNegotiation skills

Required

Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application

Ideal candidates will have either 2 years of general litigation experience or at least 1 year of experience in the workers' compensation field

Experience with personal injury cases a plus

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