DOC Legal Services Staff Attorney

​Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 12/24/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary is $7,956 a month; Full Range $7,956 - $12,282 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: VR704

 

 

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

 

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number  43518 

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

 

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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 Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a motivated and collaborative attorney to join our growing legal team. This position will represent the Department in all matters related to legislation, environmental health and safety and other regulatory matters, and work with other agencies or entities regarding regulatory compliance and/or litigation. The ideal candidate will be an attorney seeking a fast-paced position. We invite all attorneys interested in meaningful legal work to apply!

Essential Functions

• Provides legal analysis and input regarding legislation and administrative rules.
• Provides a full range of legal services on matters related to environmental, health, safety, and general regulatory services.
• Coordinates specialized legal matters with the Office of the Attorney General including the handling of litigation in assigned cases.
• Conducts complex technical research for administrative officials of the Department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires possession of a license to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Requires three (3) years professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least four (4) years of civil litigation experience handling federal, state, or administrative proceedings.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of experience drafting legal memoranda, briefs, or pleadings.
• Prefers at least two (2) of professional experience working with laws, policies, or regulations for a corrections agency.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience managing attorneys and support staff.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience developing litigation strategy, settlement and appeal posture in designated significant civil actions.
• Prefers at least four (4) years of experience conducting legal research.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in a large agency or organization (500 or more employees).
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in handling constitutional or administrative law.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with legislation.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience utilizing Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, or similar software products.

Employment Conditions

• Requires possession of a current, active license to practice law in the State of Illinois.

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