DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL FOR LITIGATION

Job Requisition ID: 48843 

Opening Date: 08/20/2025
Closing Date: 09/10/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070 
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $11,434 - $13,166 per month ($137,208 - $157,992 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Term Appointment/ Agency

 

****************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  48843

 

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Position Overview

The Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a self-motivated, organized and detailed-oriented individual with a license to practice law in Illinois to serve as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation. The Deputy General Counsel serves as the principal legal advisor on legal actions filed on behalf of or against the Department with concentrations in employment, civil rights, torts and administrative review actions. The Deputy General Counsel provides advice, assistance and consultation on statutes, case law, administrative regulations as they pertain to any litigation issues involving the Department. The Deputy General Counsel supervises a team of attorneys and manages representation of the Department in all phases of litigation and appeal before courts and administrative tribunals.  

Essential Functions

• Serves as Deputy General Counsel for Litigation.
• Manages representation of the Department in litigation and administrative or quasi-judicial hearings. 
• Manages litigation risk on behalf of the Department, assessing case values, flagging recurring risk issues, and liaising with Department fiscal personnel.
• Serves as a full line supervisor; assigns and reviews work; provides guidance and training to assigned staff; counsels staff regarding work performance; reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs; establishes annual goals and objectives; approves time off; adjusts first level grievances; effectively recommends and imposes discipline, up to and including discharge; prepares and signs performance evaluations; determines and recommends staffing needs.
• Conducts complex legal research regarding full range of legal issues which impact the Department. 
• Provides support to the Office of the General Counsel, in connection with ext