Deputy General Counsel

Job Requisition ID: 56119 
Opening Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 05/26/2026
Agency:Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $130,000 to $140,000 per year
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application.  Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

 

Position Overview:

Join A World Class Institution!! This position serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM), a world class institution that welcomes more than 250,000visitors every year and that houses one of the world’s best collections of Lincoln-related documents, artifacts and audiovisual materials The incumbent will have a thorough understanding and experience in all aspects of legal research and analysis. The ideal candidate will be detailed oriented and possess a good working knowledge of personnel and contractual law, as well as experience with FOIA, ADA, Illinois Ethics law, and procurement. We invite qualified applicants to apply for this position and help ALPLM continue to chronicle the life of one of our nation's greatest Presidents. 

 

The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday schedule
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid Parental leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
• (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
• Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
• (13-14) paid state holidays annually

Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.

 

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.

Essential Functions

• Serves as the principal legal advisor to the Chief Legal Counsel for the ALPLM.
• Managers, develops, plans, directs, coordinates and reviews the organization and administration of new and existing programs, operations and functions.
• As Deputy General Counsel for the Agency, responsible for all legal activities affecting the Agency.
• Serves as an official spokesperson for the agency representing the Executive Director and/or the Chief Legal Counsel at various internal and external meetings, often of a sensitive and confidential nature, possessing significant independent authority.
• Plans, evaluates, develops and validates programs, standards. policies, methods, techniques and procedures and assists in implementation.
• Drafts, reviews, and negotiates agency leases with various entities, i.e. concession leases, interagency agreements, Memorandums of Understanding, farm leases, etc.
• Supports the Chief Legal Counsel in their role as the Agency Ethics Officer;