Deputy General Counsel

State of Illinois•Chicago, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Office of General Counsel seeks a Deputy General Counsel in Chicago, Illinois, to provide legal advice and counsel to the Department of Human Services’ Division of Family and Community Services (FCS). The position performs highly responsible administrative and technical work and serves as a chief technical and legal advisor to division directors. It provides comprehensive advice and consultation on the legality of divisional activities, including policy matters, rules, regulations, procedures, administration, operations, and litigation. The Deputy General Counsel also recommends legislative changes to promote division programs. The position is a full-line supervisory role and directs the handling of complex studies of agency operations affected by changing policy or legal requirements. It directs agency representation by the Attorney General’s Office and other attorneys in Public Assistance matters in cases brought against or by the Department in state and federal courts. The role implements legislation, procedures, rules, regulations, and court orders. The position is based at 69 W Washington St, Chicago, Illinois. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Hybrid work is anticipated to be available as needed; reporting to headquarters is required according to operational needs. The position is salaried and full-time, with an anticipated salary of $11,434–$13,166 per month ($137,208–$157,992 per year).

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized school of law.
A valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Four years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.

Nice To Haves

Four years of professional legal experience responding to and advising on legal matters.
Four years of professional legal experience in public assistance and responding to subpoenas seeking documents that may be protected under state or federal law.
Four years of professional legal experience in state and federal litigation.
Four years of professional experience working in a law firm environment.
Four years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, approving time off, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
Four years of professional experience reviewing proposed legislation, providing comments, communicating orally and in writing, and working within deadlines.

Responsibilities

Provide legal advice and counsel to the Division of Family and Community Services as Deputy General Counsel.
Direct complex studies of agency operations affected by changes in policy or legal requirements.
Serve as a full-line supervisor.
Recommend legislative changes to promote the programs of the Division.
Implement legislation, procedures, rules, regulations, and court orders.
Direct representation of the Agency by the Attorney General’s Office and other attorneys in Public Assistance cases filed against or by the Department in federal and state courts.
Perform other duties as assigned or required 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 days carrying over from year to year.
Ten to 25 days of paid vacation annually, with 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 position.
Twelve weeks of paid parental leave.
Deferred Compensation Program supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan.
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans.
Five percent salary differential for bilingual positions.
Chicago commuter savings program.