Associate General Counsel

ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT FUND • Elmhurst, IL

1d • $117,844 - $129,628 • Hybrid

About The Position

Provide legal guidance to IMRF staff and Board of Trustees. Advise employers and members in all aspects of IMRF participation. Responsible for preparing and conducting all non-disability administrative hearings. Defends or manages all non-investment-related litigation involving IMRF and Board of Trustees.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois with prior experience in Administrative Review Law matters
• Must have strong legal writing skills and general knowledge of the Supreme Court Rules.
• Must possess excellent communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated, a self-starter with strong organizational skills.
• Must have the ability to interpret and administer the Illinois Pension Code.

Nice To Haves

• Prior appellate experience is preferred.
• Previous experience as counsel to municipal or other local governments or with governmental pensions and employee benefits is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to motivate and discipline subordinates in a constructive manner.
• Previous management experience preferred.
• Some knowledge of the federal tax code is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defend administrative decisions of IMRF Board in state court.
• Serve as counsel to the Board of Trustees Benefit Review Committee and as staff counsel in administrative hearings before the Benefit Review Committee and IMRF hearing officers.
• Respond to inquiries from employers, members and other involved individuals regarding all aspects of the Illinois Pension Code.
• Review and advise staff on past service applications, death claims, disability claims and retirement claims, and other matters as needed by respective department management.
• Provide counsel to Human Resources on employment law matters.
• Review, interpret and opine on various state and federal statutes.
• Review and approve RFPs and contracts for the purchase of services and equipment, provide legal advice when issues arise related to contracts and procurement rules.
• Manage the procurement function for IMRF in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Oversee and administer the Trustee election process.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Pension, death, and disability benefits as a member of IMRF
• Generous insurance benefits, including medical and dental
• 35-hour base work week, Monday-Friday.
• Ability to work 2 days remote, per week.
• Paid vacation, paid sick, 12-13 paid holidays and 2 personal days
• Tuition reimbursement
• Business casual attire

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed