ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

State of Illinois•Rockford Township, IL

6d•$8,060 - $11,851•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is hiring a Technical Advisor III to serve as an Administrative Law Judge. The position guides appeals through pre-hearing phases, presides over formal administrative hearings convened throughout Illinois, and prepares complete administrative records for cases appealed to Circuit Court on administrative review in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. The role also requires regularly reviewing developments in relevant state and federal law, researching complex legal issues, and providing input to the Chief Administrative Law Judge on rules and procedures for the Administrative Hearings Unit. Other duties may be assigned within the scope of the position. This is a full-time, salaried union position based fully in the office at 175 Executive Parkway in Rockford, Illinois. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The position requires travel in the performance of duties and an appropriate, valid driver's license. The employee must pass a background check and is subject to revolving-door restrictions and annual economic-interest filing requirements.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized law school.
Possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
At least 2 years of professional experience practicing law.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to travel for work and possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience applying thorough knowledge of common law and state and federal laws, particularly those relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
2 years of experience applying extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedures.
2 years of experience applying extensive knowledge in the field of law primarily concerned.
2 years of experience planning, laying out, and reviewing work relating to complicated legal problems.
2 years of experience utilizing litigation skills.
2 years of experience analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents in difficult and complex cases, and presenting material clearly and logically in oral or written form, including briefs, orders, reports, or decisions.
2 years of experience exercising sound judgment in appraising and evaluating procedural problems.

Responsibilities

Serves as Administrative Law Judge.
Guides appeals through pre-hearing phases.
Presides at formal administrative hearings convened throughout the state of Illinois.
Prepares complete administrative records in cases appealed to the Circuit Court on administrative review, in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act.
Regularly reviews developments in relevant state and federal law and conducts legal research into complex issues.
Provides input to the Chief Administrative Law Judge in formulating and reviewing rules and procedures for the Administrative Hearings Unit.
Performs other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program and retirement packages.
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
3 paid personal business days annually.
12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over from year to year.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment.
13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on position.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Deferred Compensation Program supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax medical and dependent care assistance programs.
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Eligibility for GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits for qualifying veterans.
5% salary differential for bilingual positions.
Commuter Savings Program for Chicago employees.