Assistant General Counsel (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) (option 8L Special License - Illinois Law L

Agency:  Department of Human Services

Opening Date:  05/29/2024
Closing Date/Time:  06/18/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $8,334 - $9,303 per month ($100,008 - $111,636 per year) 
Job Type:  Salaried 
County:  Cook 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

 

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. 

 

Posting Identification Number  37768

Position Overview

Under administrative direction and supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, represents and advises the Department in litigation; advises and counsels administrators of the Department on a wide range of legal issues.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Assistant General Counsel.
2. Represents the Department as lead counsel in administrative hearings.
3. Conducts analysis on individual lawsuits regarding exposure of the Department.
4. Advises and counsels administrators of the Department on a wide variety of legal issues.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, preferably with courses in law or legal studies.
2. Requires three (3) progressively responsible administrative legal experience for a public or private organization.
3. Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Three (3) years of professional litigation experience, including but not limited to contracts, tort, civil rights, and complex class actions for a public or private organization, including experience with all aspects of discovery and trial.
2. Three (3) years of professional experience in administrative law, including but not limited to analyzing and researching legal documents and instruments in order to prepare and conduct formal or informal administrative hearings, from initial pleadings and responses, through discovery, hearing, and post-hearing filings.
3. Three (3) years of professional experience working with statutes and administrative rules, case law, and other legal literature.
4. Three (3) years of professional experience developing and presenting oral and written legal opinions.
5. Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
6. Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
7. Three (3) years of professional experience reviewing proposed legislation, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules, and regulations for a public or private organization.
8. Three (3) years of professional legal experience conducting thorough research on a variety of legal issues.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to travel.
2. Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1 Hour lunch; Flex Schedule Available 
Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-3134

Office of General Counsel

Division of Litigation 
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services 

 

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and