Assistant General Counsel (PSA Option 8L)

Assistant General Counsel (PSA Option 8L) - # 37768

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60602

Job Requisition ID: 37768

Opening Date: 05/29/2024

Closing Date: 06/18/2024

Posting ID: 37768

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $8,334 - $9,303 per month ($100,008 - $111,636 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time 

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU:  None 

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.  You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overview

Under administrative direction and supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, represents and advises the Department in litigation; advises and counsels administrators of the Department on a wide range of legal issues.

Job Responsibilities 

1. Serves as Assistant General Counsel.
2. Represents the Department as lead counsel in administrative hearings.
3. Conducts analysis on individual lawsuits regarding exposure of the Department.
4. Advises and counsels administrators of the Department on a wide variety of legal issues.
5. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, preferably with courses in law or legal studies.
2. Requires three (3) progressively responsible administrative legal experience for a public or private organization.
3. Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

1. Three (3) years of professional litigation experience, including but not limited to contracts, tort, civil rights, and complex class actions for a public or private organization, including experience with all aspects of discovery and trial.
2. Three (3) years of professional experience in administrative law, including but not limited to analyzing and researching legal documents and instruments in order to prepare and conduct formal or informal administrative hearings, from initial pleadings and responses, through discovery, hearing, and post-hearing filings.
3. Three (3) years of professional experience working with statutes and administrative rules, case law, and other legal literature.
4. Three (3) years of professional experience developing and presenting oral and written legal opinions.
5. Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
6. Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
7. Three (3) years of professional experience reviewing proposed legislation, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules, and regulations for a public or private organization.
8. Three (3) years of professional legal experience conducting thorough research on a variety of legal issues.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to travel.
2. Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1 Hour lunch; Flex Schedule Available
Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-3134

Office of General Counsel

Division of Litigation
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance

3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)

10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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