Attorney 1-3 (Contracts)

Join Our Team at DCFS:Attorney 1-3 (Contracts)

Do you have experience in contract writing negotiating or penalties The Attorney Unit within the Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a professional with your expertise to assist in contractual legal matters/issues.

The official job specifications for this role as defined by the State Civil Service can be found here.

Job Duties:

• Serves as specialized counsel for complex contractual matters SFP/RFPS Procurement Issues Protest and Property matters.
• Provides experienced legal advice recommendations guidance and assistance to Department management personnel regarding these matters.
• Meets with senior management program staff and other governmental and private entities to provide legal advice and recommendations regarding the state procurement process and procurement activities. Many of these procurements involve multimillion dollar complex activities and multiple agencies.
• Negotiates drafts amends and reviews complex contracts CEAs MOUs RFPs/SFPs procurement documents request for information invitation to negotiate settlements and other legal documents required by the Department.
• Reviews and drafts responses to Protest of RFP/SFP awards filed by unsuccessful proposers.

Appointment Type: Probational Promotional or Job Appointment

Career Progression: May be filled as an Attorney 1-3 depending on qualifications.

Work Schedule: Typically work hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday Friday. Flexible work schedules are available after meeting certain criteria and is dependent upon the position you are applying for. Some positions require working shifts.

Compensation:Special Entrance Rates have been established for Attorney job titles. The referenced positions are also eligible for premium pay of up to $2.00 per hour for hours work based on specific criteria.

• Attorney1 $27.08 hourly (AS-617)

• Attorney2 $28.98 hourly (AS-618)

• Attorney3 $32.02hourly (AS-620)

No Civil Service Test scoreis required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy click on the Apply link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in this application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

Shanita Smith