TECHNICAL ADVISOR II

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, this position performs a variety of technical and legal duties. The role involves receiving complaints concerning the regulation of various professions under the jurisdiction of the Division of Real Estate, specifically relating to alleged irregular practice by licensees and illegal practice by unlicensed individuals. The Technical Advisor II conducts hearings and participates in informal conferences, assembles evidence, and prepares and presents written complaints and all pleadings. This role prosecutes the accused in hearings before an Administrative Law Judge and, if applicable, the respective Board member. The position also involves presenting the Board's written report of Findings and Recommendations to the Director and presenting cases to the State's Attorney or Attorney General's Office or other enforcement authorities to institute criminal proceedings. Travel to various sites for conferences and meetings is required.

Requirements

Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Requires the ability to travel.
Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Govenor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least two years of trial or equivalent experience or training in judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and of the rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedure.
Prefers at least two years of experience analyzing complex legal issues and writing complex legal memorandums.
Prefers at least two years of experience providing legal counsel substantially related to real estate matters.

Responsibilities

Conducts hearings and participates in informal conferences on complaints arising under the law within area of responsibility.
Assembles the evidence, prepares and presents the written complaint and all pleadings.
After decision by the Boards, presents the Board's written report of Findings and Recommendations to the Director.
Recommends referral of unlicensed practice cases to be prosecuted by sister enforcement agencies to the appropriate county, and presents the case to the State's Attorney or Attorney General's Office or other enforcement authority to institute criminal proceedings.
Prepares the Department Record and Answer in mandamus actions brought against the Department under the acts within area of responsibility.
Consults with attorneys, members of the public, law enforcement officials, and other interested parties regarding the application of the licensing laws within area of responsibility and the Rules and Regulations promulgated thereunder.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Benefits

Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
3 paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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