Administrative Law Judge

State of Illinois•Rockford, IL

4d•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 and presides over formal administrative hearings convened throughout Illinois. It prepares complete administrative records for cases appealed to Circuit Court on administrative review in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act. The judge regularly reviews relevant developments in state and federal law and conducts legal research on complex issues, and provides input to the Chief Administrative Law Judge on rules and procedures for the Administrative Hearings Unit. Other duties may be assigned if reasonably within the scope of the position. This is a full-time, salaried union position based at 175 Executive Parkway in Rockford, Illinois. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and the position is fully in office with no hybrid schedule available. Travel is required in the performance of duties. The anticipated starting salary is $8,060 per month, with a full salary range of $8,060 to $11,851 per month. The role requires graduation from a recognized law school, a valid Illinois law license, and two years of professional experience practicing law. The position requires a background check and a valid driver’s license. The employee must comply with applicable revolving-door restrictions and file required Statements of Economic Interest.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized law school.
Possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Two years of professional experience practicing law.
Ability to pass a background check.
Ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

Pension program.
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
Three paid personal business days annually.
Twelve paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over from year to year.
Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days in the first year of employment.
Thirteen paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years.
Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on the position.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans.
Five percent salary differential for bilingual positions.
Commuter savings program for Chicago employees.