Administrative Law Judge

Job Requisition ID: 52940 
Closing Date: 02/04/2026
​Agency: Illinois Labor Relations Board
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281 - $10,281 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Agency Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

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:

The Illinois Labor Relations Board is seeking to hire an Administrative Law Judge. The Illinois Labor Relations Board oversees public sector collective bargaining for the State of Illinois for all public employees outside the education sector. The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated professional with substantial legal experience, preferably with a focus on state and/or federal labor law, with thorough knowledge of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act who will be able to effectively conduct hearings involving complex representation and unfair labor practice cases. This position offers the ability to work both independently and as part of a team to resolve complex legal issues related to non-educational public sector labor relations in Illinois. We welcome interested applicants to apply for the position of Administrative Law Judge and help the ILRB continue to provide high level constituent service.           

Illinois Labor Relations Board 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 Administrative Law Judge for the ILRB
• Assists General Counsel with case review
• Serves as a senior staff attorney
• Represents the Board in public speaking engagements to communicate agency policies and procedures for case processing and labor relations issues
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonable within the scope of duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an ABA accredited law school.
• Requires a valid license to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible legal experience in a public or private organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of professional experience in litigation and administrative hearings for an organization such as a State agency.
• At least three (3) years of experience interpreting and applying state and/or federal labor law.