Special Assistant to General Counsel

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Job description

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60605

Job Requisition ID: 41295

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Title: Public Service Administrator Option 8L (Special Assistant to General Counsel)
Closing Date/Time: 10/23/2024

Supervisor: Marjorie Moore

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,150 - $9,600/month
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Special Assistant General Counsel. Under administrative direction, this position will provide legal advice and counsel to the Department's administrative and professional staff. The position will also consult with division staff regarding the utilization of contractual services, providing advice on the viability of such requests. Additionally, the position will provide interpretation of court orders, statutes, and regulations for implementation by DCFS personnel and will advise and provide input into the implementation of specific mandates pursuant to consent decrees. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
• Requires three years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers a minimum of three years of professional experience drafting contracts
• Prefers a minimum of three years of experience providing legal counsel regarding confidentiality and/or HIPAA-related issues in a government setting
• Prefers a minimum of three years of professional experience conducting legal analysis
• Prefers a minimum of three years of professional experience conducting legal research and writing legal opinions
• Prefers a minimum of one year of professional experience presenting and arguing legal cases in court or administrative hearings
• Prefers a minimum of one year of professional experience working in a liaison capacity with various internal and external entities
• Prefers thorough knowledge of Illinois law gained by work as an attorney or paralegal

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass a background check
• Requires possession of a valid driver's license and ability to travel
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 60 E Van Buren, Chicago, Illinois, 60605
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

Agency Contact:

Michael Bernardy

(for questions only)

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