assistant united states attorney (civil - bankruptcy) Jobs in Chicago

assistant united states attorney (civil - bankruptcy)

assistant united states attorney (civil) Jobs in Chicago

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United States Department of Justice

<div></div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Hiring Organization</b></div>
<div><div>USAO Northern District of Illinois</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Hiring Office</b></div>
<div><div>Chicago, IL</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Attorney Appointment Type</b></div>
<div><div>Attorney Permanent</div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job ID</b></div>
<div><div>AUSA-NDIL-25-4</div>
</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><b>Location:</b></div>
219 S. Dearborn St.<br>
5th Floor<br>
Chicago, IL 60604 - United States
</div><div><div><b>Application Deadline:</b></div>
<div><div>Monday, December 15, 2025
</div></div></div></div></div></div><div><div><b>About the Office</b></div>
<div><div><p>The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois (NDIL) has more than 160 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) working in its Criminal and Civil Divisions. NDIL has two offices, one located in Chicago and the other in Rockford. Criminal AUSAs handle a wide variety of cases, including drug trafficking, firearms and other violent crime offenses, immigration offenses, terrorism-related offenses, cyber-crimes, and a variety of fraud, public corruption, and white-collar offenses. Criminal AUSAs represent the United States in grand jury and judicial proceedings in United States District Court and appeals in the United States Court of Appeals. Civil AUSAs handle an array of defensive and affirmative litigation on behalf of the United States, its agencies, and employees before the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals. Defensive litigation includes medical malpractice and other personal injury cases, employment discrimination cases, challenges to agency actions, FOIA, and immigration. Affirmative matters include civil rights, environmental, food and drug, along with health care and other civil fraud cases. All AUSAs are responsible for substantial legal research and writing. The dynamic practice in the Office is both challenging and demanding. It represents an extraordinary opportunity and privilege to represent the United States and to participate in all aspects of federal criminal or civil law and practice.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Job Description</b></div>
<div><div><p>The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office, is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney opening in our Civil Division primarily to handle bankruptcy and commercial lien cases and matters.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Qualifications</b></div>
<div><div><p>Required qualifications: Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction), and have at least two years post-J.D. experience.</p><p>
Preferred qualifications: Excellent academics, significant litigation experience, bankruptcy law experience, strong legal writing skills, and commitment to public service.</p><p>
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of the announcement.</p><p>
United States citizenship is required.</p></div>
</div></div><div><div><b>Application Process</b></div>
<div><div><p>Application information for <b>AUSA-NDIL-25-4 </b>is available at the following site: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/job-listing.</p><p></p><p>
To apply, please provide a complete application package, which consists of the following 5 items:</p><p><b>
Item 1 must be submitted through the USAJobs portal AND sent via email, in PDF format, to </b><b>USAILN.hiring@usdoj.gov</b><b>.</b></p><ul><li>
Resume and cover letter</li></ul><p><b>
Items 2-5 should ONLY be submitted via email, in PDF format, to </b><b>USAILN.hiring@usdoj.gov</b><b>. PLEASE DO NOT submit items 2-5 through the USAJobs portal.</b></p><ul><li>
Law school transcript</li><li>
Writing sample written by you within the last year</li><li>
Three letters of professional recommendation from people who are in a position to assess your legal skills</li><li><p>
AUSA Questionnaire and Personal Statement indicating why you think you would be a good trial lawyer and why you want to work in the U.S. Attorney&rsquo;s Office for the Northern District of Illinois</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Applicants who fail to follow the steps above will not be considered. Your application package will not be considered complete, and will not be reviewed for consideration, until all 5 items have been received.</b></p><p><b>
No telephone calls please.</b></p></div>
</div></div><div><p>Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.</p>
</div><div><div><b>Salary</b></div>
<div><div><p>Assistant United States Attorneys&rsquo; pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $82,655 to $195,100 which includes 30.86% locality pay.</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil - Bankruptcy)

US Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys and the Office of the U.S. Attorneys

Hiring Organization
<br>USAO Northern District of Illinois
<br>Hiring Office
<br>Chicago, IL
<br>Attorney Appointment Type
<br>Attorney Permanent
<br>Job ID
<br>AUSA-NDIL-25-3
<br><br>
<b>Location:</b><br>
219 S. Dearborn Street
<br>5th Floor
<br>Chicago, IL 60604 - United States
<br><br>
<b>Application Deadline:</b><br>
Monday, December 15, 2025
<br>About the Office
<br><br>
The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois (NDIL) has more than 160 Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) working in its Criminal and Civil Divisions. NDIL has two offices, one located in Chicago and the other in Rockford. Criminal AUSAs handle a wide variety of cases, including drug trafficking, firearms and other violent crime offenses, immigration offenses, terrorism-related offenses, cyber-crimes, and a variety of fraud, public corruption, and white-collar offenses. Criminal AUSAs represent the United States in grand jury and judicial proceedings in United States District Court and appeals in the United States Court of Appeals. Civil AUSAs handle an array of defensive and affirmative litigation on behalf of the United States, its agencies, and employees before the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals. Defensive litigation includes medical malpractice and other personal injury cases, employment discrimination cases, challenges to agency actions, FOIA, and immigration. Affirmative matters include civil rights, environmental, food and drug, along with health care and other civil fraud cases. All AUSAs are responsible for substantial legal research and writing. The dynamic practice in the Office is both challenging and demanding. It represents an extraordinary opportunity and privilege to represent the United States and to participate in all aspects of federal criminal or civil law and practice.
<br><br>
Job Description
<br><br>
The Northern District of Illinois, Chicago Office is accepting applications for an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) opening in its Civil Division in Chicago, Illinois. The applicant selected will represent the United States, its agencies, and its officials as an AUSA in a wide range of defensive and affirmative civil litigation.
<br><br>
Qualifications
<br><br>
<b>Required qualifications:</b> Applicants must possess a J.D. degree, be an active member of the bar (any jurisdiction) and have at least 2 years post-J.D. experience.
<br><br>
<b>Preferred qualifications:</b> Excellent academics, significant litigation experience, civil law experience, strong legal writing skills, and a demonstrated commitment to public service.
<br><br>
You must meet all qualification requirements upon the closing date of the announcement.
<br><br>
United States citizenship is required.
<br><br>
Application Process
<br><br>
Application information for AUSA-NDIL-25-3 is available at the following site: https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndil/job-listing.
<br><br>
To apply, please provide a complete application package, which consists of the following 5 items:
<br><br>
Item 1 must be submitted through the USAJobs portal AND sent via email, in PDF format, to USAILN.hiring@usdoj.gov.
<br><br>
Resume and cover letter
<br><br>
Items 2-5 should ONLY be submitted via email, in PDF format, to USAILN.hiring@usdoj.gov. PLEASE DO NOT submit items 2-5 through the USAJobs portal.
<br><br>
Law school transcript
<br>Writing sample written by you within the last year
<br>Three letters of professional recommendation from people who are in a position to assess your legal skills
<br><br>
AUSA Questionnaire and Personal Statement indicating why you think you would be a good trial lawyer and why you want to work in the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois
<br><br>
Applicants who fail to follow the steps above will not be considered. Your application package will not be considered complete, and will not be reviewed for consideration, until all 5 items have been received.
<br><br>
No telephone calls please.
<br><br>
Applicants should familiarize themselves and comply with the relevant rules of professional conduct regarding any possible conflicts of interest in connection with their applications. In particular, please notify this Office if you currently represent clients or adjudicate matters in which this Office is involved and/or you have a family member who is representing clients or adjudicating matters in which this Office is involved so that we can evaluate any potential conflicts of interest or disqualification issues that may need to be addressed under those circumstances.
<br><br>
Salary
<br><br>
Assistant United States Attorneys’ pay is administratively determined based, in part, on the number years of professional attorney experience. The range of basic pay is $82,655 to $195,100 which includes 30.86% locality pay.

Assistant United States Attorney (Civil)

Illinois Secretary of State

<p></p><div><div><div><p><b>Office of the Illinois Secretary of State<br>
</b></p></div><br>
<div><p><b>Alexi Giannoulias</b></p></div></div><p></p><p><b><br>
Job Title: </b>Legal Advisor II &ndash; Office of the Inspector General<br>
<b>Division:</b> N/A<br>
<b>Union: </b>N/A<br>
<b>Location: </b>115 S LaSalle St,<b> </b>Chicago, IL &ndash; Cook County<br>
<b>Salary: </b>$5,586 to $12,209 monthly &ndash; commensurate with experience<br>
<b>Benefits: </b>https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html<br>
<br>
<b>Overview</b>:<br>
<br>
Advises and coordinates legal activities of the Office of the Inspector General&rsquo;s Office; conducts investigations and research activities to ensure compliance with applicable statutes, rules and policies or for use in court cases regarding lobbying registration/reporting/compliance, employees, audits and procurement; engages in specialized legal and administrative work and performs complex technical functions in the drafting of administrative rules and/or legislation affecting the Office&rsquo;s programs; counsels administrative officials on matters of policy and operational procedures; assists the General Counsel's office or Attorney General in the conduct of litigation on special cases which may have Important implications to the Offices of the Inspector General and Secretary of State.<br>
<br>
<b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><ul><li>
Advises the Inspector General and other administrative staff concerning problems of a legal nature involving the operational programs of the Office; provides legal advice and consultation as needed throughout the Office pertaining to the administrative rules, regulations and other programs and policies; participates in the development and implementation of programs and procedures required to meet statutory compliance.
</li><li>Researches, drafts and writes memoranda of law on legal issues as they relate to the Inspector General&rsquo;s Office; reviews current and proposed legislation for legal sufficiency and statutory changes, as well as for the necessity of administrative rules; confers with Inspector General and advises administrative officials of potential problems related to legislation.
</li><li>Advises the Inspector General concerning Office matters, including conflicts of interest or malfeasance of employees and the enforcement of appropriate portions of the Illinois law, federal law and Secretary of State policies and Rules in conjunction with other State and local law enforcements organizations; advises as attorney for the Office in adversary proceedings; presents evidence at hearings, examines and cross examines witnesses, makes initial and closing arguments to hearing officer; coordinates Investigations and confers with the Inspector General, Attorney General and General Counsel representing the Offices of the Inspector General and Secretary of State in legal proceedings.
</li><li>Reviews current administrative rules, policies and procedures, etc. and proposes amendments as well as drafting new administrative rules when necessary to ensure adherence to accepted work standards, policies, rules and procedures within the Office, for procurement and for lobbying registration, reporting and compliance.
</li><li>Advises the public, including attorneys, prosecutors, and court officials concerning statutory interpretation and compliance with laws and office procedures, etc. affecting the Office of the Inspector General and the Secretary of State&rsquo;s Office; conducts in-depth legal research in response to serious issues faced by department directors, administrators and executive office involving Office programs and policies.</li><li>
Performs other duties as required or assigned.</li></ul><b>
Specific Skills:</b><ul><li>
Requires extensive knowledge of the common law and of the State and Federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.</li><li>
Requires extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and of the rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedures.</li><li>
Requires working knowledge of management practices and procedures.</li><li>
Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors, other attorneys, employees and the public.</li><li>
Requires ability to present material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, as briefs, orders, reports or decisions.</li><li>
Requires ability to exercise sound judgement in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.</li><li>
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull 50 lbs.</li><li>
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver&rsquo;s license.</li></ul><b>
Education and Work Experience:</b><br>
<br>
Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois <b>AND</b> one (1) year of professional experience in the practice of law.<br>
<br>
<b>Application Process:</b><ul><li>
Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.</li><li>
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.</li>
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p>
<br>
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.<br>
Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.</p><p>
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Legal Advisor II (Attorney)

Mott MacDonald

<div><div><div><div><div><div><div><b>Location</b></div>
<div>Chicago, Illinois, United States</div>
</div><div><div><b>Country</b></div>
<div>United States</div>
</div><div><div><b>Contract type</b></div>
<div>Regular (US only)</div>
</div><div><div><b>Work pattern</b></div>
<div>Full Time</div>
</div><div><div><b>Market</b></div>
<div>Transport</div>
</div><div><div><b>Discipline</b></div>
<div>Highways, Civil</div>
</div><div><div><b>Job ref</b></div>
<div>10776</div>
</div><div><div><b>Recruiter contact</b></div>
<div>Coryanna DeGannes</div></div></div><p></p><div><br>
</div></div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div><p>At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.</p><p></p><p><br>
We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.</p>
<div><div><p>At Mott MacDonald, we believe that engineering is about more than solving problems, it&rsquo;s about shaping a future that&rsquo;s inclusive, resilient, and sustainable. As we expand our operations across the US and Canada, we&rsquo;re inviting passionate individuals to join us in a journey that&rsquo;s driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. We&rsquo;re trusted consultants, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver lasting impact.</p></div><div><p><br>
<br>
From the moment you join our team, you&rsquo;ll be surrounded by experienced engineering consultants, project managers, and subject matter experts who are committed to excellence and innovation. You&rsquo;ll work side-by-side with mentors and peers who champion integrity and teamwork, because we know collaboration drives better outcomes &ndash; and you won&rsquo;t just apply your engineering skills, you&rsquo;ll also embrace the mindset of a consultant.</p></div><div><p><br>
<br>
Together, we&rsquo;ll tackle complex challenges, deliver sustainable solutions, and create positive change for our clients and the communities they serve. You&rsquo;ll be trusted to contribute, encouraged to grow, and supported every step of the way.</p></div><div><p><br>
<br>
As a participant of our brand-new graduate program, launching in 2026, you&rsquo;ll gain hands on experience across a variety of impactful projects. Your responsibilities may include:</p></div><div><ul><li>
Designing engineering solutions
</li><li>Conducting and monitoring site inspections
</li><li>Joining project and client meetings
</li><li>Refining technical designs and documentation
</li><li>Analyzing reports and specifications
</li><li>Exploring project and client management
</li><li>Leveraging digital tools and innovation
</li><li>Driving sustainable outcomes
</li><li>Building connections through our Early Career Professionals Network</li></ul></div><div><p><br>
<br>
To be considered for this 2026 opportunity, here&rsquo;s what you&rsquo;ll need:</p></div><div><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s or Master&rsquo;s Degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
</li><li>Successful completion of EIT exam, or ability to take EIT exam within 12 months
</li><li>Demonstrated interest in your chosen field through previous internships, volunteering opportunities, or organization memberships
</li><li>Creative thinking skills, with a methodical and pragmatic approach to problem solving
</li><li>Proficient communication and presentation skills to engage confidently with clients and colleagues
</li><li>Resilient, solution-oriented mindset, with a focus on continuous growth and delivering value
</li><li>Ability to build and maintain relationships and rapport with internal and external stakeholders
</li><li>Collaborative spirit and commitment to teamwork</li></ul></div></div><p></p><div><div><p><br>
This position is located in Chicago, IL. You must be able to reliably commute to our office in this location, per our hybrid working policy.</p></div><div><p><br>
<br>
We&rsquo;re more than engineers - we&rsquo;re changemakers. At Mott MacDonald, you&rsquo;ll find:</p></div><div><ul><li>
Best in class learning and development initiatives
</li><li>Dedicated mentorship program
</li><li>Network of Employee Resource Groups
</li><li>Opportunities for excellence everyday</li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><br>
We welcome individuals who are driven by curiosity, compassion, and a desire to make a difference. If you&rsquo;re excited by the idea of working in an engineering consultant that values your growth and empowers you to lead with integrity, we&rsquo;d love to hear from you.</p></div><div><p>
Here&rsquo;s an overview of what to expect this recruitment season:</p></div><div><ul><li>
August 29, 2025 &ndash; Application Window Opens
</li><li>November 30, 2025 &ndash; Application Window Closes
</li><li>December 1, 2025 &ndash; January 31, 2026 &ndash; Interviews
</li><li>February 1, 2026 &ndash; March 31, 2026 &ndash; Hiring Decisions Finalized
</li><li>June 1, 2026 &ndash; Start Date</li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the US, as Mott MacDonald is unable to provide sponsorship at this time.</p></div></div><p>
Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don&rsquo;t have all the experience outlined in this posting, <b>we still want to hear from you!</b></p><p>
Let&rsquo;s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.</p><p></p><p><br>
At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.</p><p>
The expected salary for this position is $75,000- $83,000.</p><p>
Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Equal opportunity is the law.</b></p><p>
We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.</p><div><div><br>
English version</div></div><div><div>
Spanish version</div></div><div><div>
Chinese version</div></div><p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.</p><p></p><p><b><br>
Hybrid working policy</b></p><div>
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Graduate Highways Engineer - 2026

McMillan Holmes LLC

<p><b>Overview</b><br/>Boutique law firm seeking a Paralegal Assistant. The ideal candidate will have experience and interest in the areas of real estate transactions, probate, and estate planning. This role requires organizational skills , ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, communicate with clients and manage calendars.</p><p><b>Duties</b></p><ul><li>Assist attorneys with case management tasks.</li><li>Draft correspondence.</li><li>Manage document review processes and maintain organized filing systems.</li><li>Utilize document management systems such as 8am MyCase for efficient case handling.</li><li>Perform data entry tasks accurately to ensure all information is up-to-date.</li><li>Track case deadlines and coordinating case activities.</li><li>Provide executive administrative support as needed, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.</li></ul><p><b>Skills</b></p><ul><li>Personable, good work ethic, professional.</li><li>Knowledge of residential real estate transactions, probate, and estate planning.</li><li>Excellent writing skills for drafting legal documents and correspondence.</li><li>Exceptional organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously.</li><li>Professional communication with clients and Attorney offices.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Part-time</p><p>Pay: From $20.00 per hour</p><p>Expected hours: 10 &ndash; 15 per week</p><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60643</p>

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