Technical Advisor II

State of Illinois•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, performs a wide variety of technical and legal duties in the Cannabis Unit within the Administration Section of the Office of Legal Affairs. This role provides legal counsel and assistance, conducts extensive and complex legal research and/or studies, offers subject matter guidance on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, supports the Rules Coordinator in revising rules for cannabis law administration, and prepares legal positions related to specific legislation. The position also serves as a spokesperson for the Department, confers with the Illinois Attorney General's Office, and prepares, reviews, and coordinates contracts entered into by the Department.

Requirements

Graduation from a recognized law school.
Possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
In the previous 4 years, at least 12 months of experience (not necessarily consecutive) where a majority of the months’ time was spent providing legal counsel to entities in the cannabis industry or government agencies that regulate entities in the cannabis industry.
In the previous 4 years, at least one year of experience working full-time as a litigator or judicial law clerk (civil, criminal, or administrative).
In the previous 4 years, at least one year of experience in roles that regularly required drafting proposed legislation or proposed administrative rules.
Requires the ability to travel.
Requires possession and the ability to maintain a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
This position requires the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest.

Nice To Haves

In the previous 4 years, at least 12 months of experience (not necessarily consecutive) where a majority of the months’ time was spent providing legal counsel to entities in the cannabis industry or government agencies that regulate entities in the cannabis industry.
In the previous 4 years, at least one year of experience working full-time as a litigator or judicial law clerk (civil, criminal, or administrative).
In the previous 4 years, at least one year of experience in roles that regularly required drafting proposed legislation or proposed administrative rules.

Responsibilities

Performs technical and legal work of a general nature, recommending administrative action on problems related to regulations or activities.
Conducts administrative hearings, legal hearings, and litigates matters before administrative tribunals.
Conducts extensive and complex legal research and/or studies.
Provides subject matter guidance on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests pertaining to the disclosure of public records related to the Department’s regulation of cannabis.
Provides support to the Rules Coordinator in the revision of rules for the administration of cannabis law and rules.
Prepares legal positions relative to current and proposed legislation, assessing their effect on the Director, the Department, and/or the licensing process.
Confers with Legislators, private and staff attorneys, and the public on problems of statutory interpretations and compliance relating to licensure and rulemaking.
Confers with the Illinois Attorney General's Office regarding litigation cases of a sensitive and confidential nature involving the Department.
Prepares, reviews, and coordinates contracts entered into by the Department.
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