Administrative Law Judge

State of Illinois•Chicago, WA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Human Services seeks to hire an Administrative Law Judge (Technical Advisor III) to conduct specialized administrative hearings and decide complex appeals involving multiple State and Federal programs. In such capacity, performs research, conducts administrative hearings, and composes recommended decisions. Each ALJ is responsible for managing their dockets and maintaining the electronic hearing database containing the appeal record, including the status information, electronic audio recordings, and electronic documents. This position reviews dense records, applies evolving statutory and case law frameworks, and addresses appeals affected by State and Federal policy. Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized law school.
Possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Two years' professional experience in the practice of law.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional legal experience drafting or preparing of legally binding decisions for a public or private organization.
Three (3) years of professional legal experience working with judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
Three (3) years of professional legal experience working with web-based software such as Microsoft 365 and electronic record keeping.
Three (3) years of professional legal experience in effective, collaborative communication (orally and written) to internal and external entities on relative legal matters.
Three (3) years of professional legal experience analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence and precedents and in presenting such material, operating in a paperless environment (all electronic records).
Three (3) years of professional experience conducting legal research utilizing web-based software applications.

Responsibilities

Conducts specialized and complex review of legal issues and drafting of legally binding decisions in a paperless environment.
Conducts specialized administrative hearings.
Maintains appeal status information on an electronic hearings database in a timely and accurate manner and supports program-level improvements.
Provides advanced legal guidance and supports administrative review activities.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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
10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually
13 Paid Holidays annually
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)