Assistant General Legal Counsel

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board (ILETSB) invites well-qualified candidates to apply for the position of Assistant General Legal Counsel. This position is based out of our Chicago office and advises our Operations Counsel/Ethics Officer on the course of action on diverse legal issues confronting the Board from outside law enforcement agencies as well as compliance with State laws and the Illinois Police Training Act. It also assists the Operations Counsel/Ethics Officer in the administration and implementation of policies concerning the processing of legal inquiries, subpoenas, documents, records, and regulations to ensure that staff handles and processes documents within legal restraints and confidentiality requirements. The Assistant General Legal Counsel researches, consults with, and offers advice to agency human resources and management staff, and other necessary State agencies relative to the legal aspects of personnel matters. This position offers assistance to the Chief Counsel and Operations Counsel/Ethics Officer in the drafting of legislation, resolutions, administrative rules, and amendments pertaining to law enforcement and corrections officers, Board funding or other law enforcement related issues. This position conducts and directs confidential investigations pertaining to the decertification of law enforcement officers, including those convicted of a felony/misdemeanor. They also assist in tracking and reviewing newly proposed legislation affecting the Police Training Act.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college, possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, and possession of a current and valid Illinois law license.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or a closely related field.
Possession of current & valid Illinois license to practice law.
Requires possession of a valid Illinois Driver's License and the ability to travel frequently in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate. Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
This position is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other law enforcement/criminal justice related topics relevant to the job duties.
Requires ability to pass a criminal background and employment history check.

Nice To Haves

Prefers three (3) years or more of work experience in and demonstrated knowledge of public and business administration, principles, and practices.
Prefers two (2) years or more of prior work experience in and demonstrated understanding of State and Federal law as applicable to criminal justice, law enforcement, and law enforcement agencies.
Prefers one (1) year or more of prior work experience in and demonstrated understanding of employment law and labor relations.
Prefers one (1) year or more of work experience with and demonstrated understanding of State government operations and the legislative process.
Prefers three (3) years or more of demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional, cooperative, and effective working relationships.
Prefers three (3) years or more of demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel & Adobe Acrobat.

Responsibilities

Serves as Assistant General Legal Counsel for ILETSB.
Provides advice to Chief Legal Counsel and other legal staff in the administration and implementation of policies concerning the processing of legal inquiries, subpoenas, documents, records, and regulations to ensure that staff handles and processes documents within legal restraints and confidentiality requirements.
Researches, consults with, and offers advice to agency human resources and management staff, and other necessary State agencies relative to the legal aspects of personnel matters.
Drafts legislation, resolutions, administrative rules, and amendments pertaining to law enforcement and corrections officers, Board funding or other law enforcement related issues in collaboration with the Chief Legal Counsel and other legal staff.
Conducts and directs confidential investigations pertaining to the decertification of law enforcement officers, including those convicted of a felony/misdemeanor.
Tracks and reviews newly proposed legislation affecting the Police Training Act.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.