Special Assistant General Counsel
Special Assistant General Counsel
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$ 8150 - 10150
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Job Description
Job Requisition ID:46558
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Title:Public Service Administrator Option 8L (Special Assistant to General Counsel)
Closing Date/Time:05/19/2025
Supervisor:Marjorie Moore
Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $8150 $10150/month
Job Type:Salaried
County:Cook
Number of Vacancies:1
Plan/BU:None
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Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized professional and resultsoriented individual to serve as Special Assistant General Counsel. Under administrative direction this position will provide legal advice and counsel to the Departments administrative and professional staff. The position will also consult with division staff regarding the utilization of contractual services providing advice on the viability of such requests. Additionally the position will provide interpretation of court orders statutes and regulations for implementation by DCFS personnel and will advise and provide input into the implementation of specific mandates pursuant to consent decrees. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan excellent benefits and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Essential Functions
- Provides legal advice and counsel to the agencys administrative and professional staff particularly with regard to matters related to the Office of Contract Administration Office of Child and Family Policy Office of Legislative Affairs Central Office Executive Staff and Department administrative staff
- Confers and consults with division staff requesting the utilization of contractual services
- Provides interpretation of court orders statutes and regulations for implementation by DCFS personnel
- Provides advice and counsel to staff of the Division of Licensing regarding questions on licensing rules statutes and procedures
- Serves as Special Assistant Attorney General and appears in Juvenile Court in cases where the Regional Counsel is unable to appear due to scheduling or other conflicts
- Develops and provides responses to Office of Inspector General recommendations as assigned
- Represents the Department in administrative hearings and licensing appeals which involve some adverse decision or action regarding a DCFS license such as revocation placement hold nonrenewal license denial etc.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
- Requires three years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers a minimum of three years of professional experience drafting contracts
- Prefers a minimum of three years of experience providing legal counsel regarding confidentiality and/or HIPAArelated issues in a government setting
- Prefers a minimum of three years of professional experience conducting legal analysis
- Prefers a minimum of three years of professional experience conducting legal research and writing legal opinions
- Prefers a minimum of one year of professional experience presenting and arguing legal cases in court or administrative hearings
- Prefers a minimum of one year of professional experience working in a liaison capacity with various internal and external entities
- Prefers thorough knowledge of Illinois law gained by work as an attorney or paralegal
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass a background check
- Requires possession of a valid drivers license and ability to travel
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description
About the Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption children and families are our focus. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws statutes regulations and court orders.
Work Hours:MondayFriday 8:30am5:00pm
Work Location:60 E Van Buren Chicago Illinois 60605
Posting Group:Legal Audit & Compliance
Agency Contact:
Michael Bernardy
(for questions only)
Revolving Door:
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/545 apply to this
position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered nonState employment duringState employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shallprior to accepting any such nonState employment offer notify the Office of the ExecutiveInspector Generalfor the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
Employment Type
Full-Time
