Assistant General Counsel/FOIA Consultant/Ethics Officer
State of IllinoisAbout the role
Job Requisition ID: 56932
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: 07/02/2026
Agency:Department of Insurance
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $8,281 - $10,200 (Anticipated starting salary $8,281)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code:
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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 you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 top-tier 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 Insurance seeks an organized, professional, ethically-focused, and results-oriented individual to serve as Assistant General Counsel/FOIA Consultant/Agency Ethics Officer. The Assistant General Counsel/FOIA Consultant/Agency Ethics Officer engages in specialized legal work as required by management staff. This position plans, directs, and conducts extensive and complex research into various legal and administrative matters pertaining to individuals and entities over which the Department has regulatory jurisdiction and other related legal issues. This position especially provides support and legal guidance for the Department’s operations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and Open Meetings Act (OMA), including interpretation and implementation of statutes, regulations, and case law affecting requests for public records and the requirements for public meetings. This position also advises management and staff of research findings, conclusions, and recommendations for interpreting and implementing the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, the State Records Act, ethics-related Executive Orders, ex parte communications requirements, human resources and labor relations matters, and the Department’s ethics policies and procedures. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills with a focus on organizational self-compliance mechanisms, as well as sound judgment in communicating discreetly. We invite all qualified candidates to apply to join our innovative team. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
• Under Administrative Direction, provides legal guidance and compliance assistance for the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Open Meetings Act (OMA), and State Records Act functions of the Department.
• Serves as Agency Ethics Officer and assistant legal advisor or human resources and labor relations legal issues.
• Serves as Assistant General Counsel for management staff of the Department.
• Serves as assistant legal advisor for other statutory interpretations and compliance related functions of the Department.
• Drafts and evaluates bills, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules, regulations, contracts, and agreements regarding statutes and administrative rules over which the Department has jurisdiction.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
• Requires a law degree and license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience with administrative law and regulatory or gove
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