DEPUTY CHIEF COUNSEL - SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, 8L

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

1d•$11,000 - $13,000•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of the Chief Counsel, this position provides technical advice and legal policy determinations on legal matters related to labor relations, personnel, compliance, and employment law issues for the department. In the absence of the Chief Counsel, this position performs the duties and responsibilities of that position. This position is appointed the Ethics Officer of the department.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited law school.
Possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
Prior experience equivalent to four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law with knowledge of labor relations and employment law.
Successful completion of a background investigation
Ability to travel frequently throughout the state which may include overnight stays.
This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of common law and federal and state laws and regulations.
Thorough knowledge of labor and employment practices.
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, implementing, and interpreting departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serves as Ethics Officer for the department, counsel, and legal advisor for all offices in the department.
Coordinates comprehensive review of ethical and other legal issues with other department attorneys and with outside counsel.
Provides interpretation of state and federal laws and regulations and department policies, proposes, drafts, reviews, and revises new policies and interpretations.
Acts as liaison with decision-making authority over ethical matters in cooperation with the Executive Ethics Commission and Office of the Executive Inspector General.
Provides training to new and existing employees.
Prepares information and documents for legal work for the department, including but not limited to contract strategy, preparation, review and negotiation, general counseling, legal research, cost-effective handling and mitigation of litigation, claims, and determination of settlements with the Chief Counsel, Deputy Chief Counsel (Springfield), Office of the Governor, Office of the Attorney General, and outside counsel, and general legal and statutory compliance.
Serves as supervisor for Labor Relations Counsel, FOIA Officer, paralegal, Ethics Administrator, and Rules Manager, assigns and reviews work, approves time off, provides guidance and training, completes performance evaluations, and provides input to the Chief Counsel on staff performance and training.
Assists the Chief Counsel in the preparation of legislation and representation on behalf of the department in legislative or administrative proceedings, which include appearing on behalf of the department.
Represents the department as Special Assistant Attorney General, by appointment, in legal or administrative proceedings.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling).
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
(12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources