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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Assistant Attorney General - Public Access - Chicago

positionChicago, IL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$82K/yr - $108K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Public Access Bureau, which aims to help people obtain public documents and access public meetings. The role involves investigating and drafting opinions on FOIA and OMA, mediating disputes, and assisting with training and other assigned tasks.

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Responsibilities

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
Assists the Public Access Counselor with other assigned tasks

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingFreedom of Information ActOpen Meetings ActCommunication skillsMediation skillsTraining design

Required

Candidates must possess excellent legal research and writing skills
Candidates must be able to communicate effectively with citizens, government officials and members of the media
Candidates must be licensed in Illinois at the time of application

Preferred

The ideal candidate will have experience with the Freedom of Information Act
The ideal candidate will have experience with the Open Meetings Act
The ideal candidate will have experience with media-related issues

Benefits

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

Company

NEOGOV

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NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
dateFounded in 1999
location
El Segundo, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://www.neogov.com

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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