Technical Advisor II

Position Overview

Under general direction performs a wide variety of technical and legal duties in the Cannabis Unit within Administration Section of the Office of Legal Affairs. Provides legal counsel and assistance conducts extensive and complex legal research and/or studies provides subject matter guidance on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests provides support to the Rules Coordinator in the revision of rules for the administration of cannabis law and rules and prepares legal positions relative to certain legislation. Serves as a spokesperson for the Department confers with the Illinois Attorney Generals Office and prepares reviews and coordinates contracts entered into by the Department.

State of Illinois Benefits
Health Life vision and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays 12-14 days annually
3 paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal sick and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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• Under general direction performs technical and legal work of a general nature involving responsibility for recommending administrative action on problems relating usually to one field of regulations or activity; conducts administrative hearings legal hearings and litigates matters before administrative tribunals.
• Conducts extensive and complex legal research and/or studies.
• Provides subject matter guidance on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests which pertain to the disclosure of public records related to the Departments regulation of cannabis.
• Provides support to the Rules Coordinator in the revision of rules for the administration of cannabis law and rules.
• Prepares legal positions relative to certain legislation both current and proposed as to the effect on the Director the Department and/or the licensing process.
• Confers with Legislators private and staff attorneys the public etc. on problems of statutory interpretations and compliance relating to licensure and rulemaking.
• Confers with the Illinois Attorney Generals Office regarding litigation cases of a sensitive and confidential nature involving the Department.
• Prepares reviews and coordinates contracts entered into by the Department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
• Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.

Specialized Skills

• Requires in the previous 4 years at least 12 months of experience (not necessarily consecutive) where a majority of the months time was spent providing legal counsel to entities in the cannabis industry or government agencies that regulate entities in the cannabis industry.
• Requires in the previous 4 years at least one year of experience working full-time as a litigator or judicial law clerk (civil criminal or administrative).
• Requires in the previous 4 years at least one year of experience in roles that regularly required drafting proposed legislation or proposed administrative rules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers in the previous 4 years at least 12 months of experience (not necessarily consecutive) where a majority of the months time was spent providing legal counsel to entities in the cannabis industry or government agencies that regulate entities in the cannabis industry.
• Prefers in the previous 4 years at least one year of experience working full-time as a litigator or judicial law clerk (civil criminal or administrative).
• Prefers in the previous 4 years at least one year of experience in roles that regularly required drafting proposed legislation or proposed administrative rules.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires possession and the ability to maintain a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
• Statement of Economic Interest: This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• Revolving Door Statement: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment the employee shall prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.