ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

10d•$102,840 - $126,684•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a dynamic, collaborative, detail-oriented licensed attorney in Illinois to serve as an Assistant General Counsel. The Assistant General Counsel will conduct investigations of forms of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, workplace violence, and other matters under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Civil Affairs. The Assistant General Counsel serves as a supervisor of EEO investigators, assigning and reviewing work, as well as providing guidance to staff.

Requirements

Requires a law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience in the practice of law.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of professional legal experience conducting investigations and drafting investigation reports.
Three (3) years of professional experience writing legal reports, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, reviewing subordinates’ work product, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
Two (2) years of professional legal experience in the area of administrative law, including conducting administrative hearings (such as fact-finding conferences held by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Illinois Department of Human Rights).
Three (3) years of professional legal experience reviewing and evaluating proposed legislation and advising on probate impact in program areas.
Two (2) years of professional legal experience using nondiscrimination and civil rights statute principles and practices.

Responsibilities

Serves as an Assistant General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel, Bureau of Civil Affairs.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
As an Assistant General Counsel, assists in developing and implementing DHS policy.
The Assistant General Counsel serves the Bureau of Civil Affairs and the EEO/Affirmative Action (AA) Officer by assisting with preparation of annual affirmative action plans and reporting data as required on a quarterly basis.
At the direction of the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance, assists with Legislative Affairs for the Office of General Counsel.
At the direction of the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance, assists the Bureau of Administrative Rules.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of 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 (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
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)