Administrative Hearings Lawyer I - Research & Drafting

Illinois Secretary of State; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Secretary of State in Chicago seeks a Legal Advisor I to perform routine legal work, investigations, and draft routine legislative bills and resolutions. The role requires a licensed Illinois attorney and experience with administrative and regulatory law.

You will support the division through research, drafting, and participation in hearings. The position offers exposure to regulatory matters, collaboration with attorneys and public officials, and potential travel as needed to fulfill

Qualifications

• Requires license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires working knowledge of common law and state/federal admin/regulatory laws.
• Requires knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and rules of evidence.
• Ability to maintain satisfactory relationships with superiors, other attorneys, employees and the public.
• Ability to present material clearly in briefs, orders, reports or decisions.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement on procedural problems.
• Willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plans and conducts routine legal research and prepares administrative reports.
• Confers with the public, witnesses, attorneys, legislators, and board members on interpretations and compliance.
• Drafts proposed bills, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules and regulations.
• Revises, codifies and clarifies current legislation; prepares digests, reports and opinions.
• Participates in the administrative hearings process; prepares pleadings and takes depositions.
• Advises on routine legal or administrative problems within the department.
• Reviews and reports on legal processes including petitions and notices.
• May negotiate with claimants and interested parties to settle claims.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Regulatory practice

Judicial procedure

Oral/written presentation

Travel willingness

Driver's license

Education

Illinois license to practice law

Job description

Illinois Secretary of State in Chicago seeks a Legal Advisor I to perform routine legal work, investigations, and draft routine legislative bills and resolutions. The role requires a licensed Illinois attorney and experience with administrative and regulatory law.

You will support the division through research, drafting, and participation in hearings. The position offers exposure to regulatory matters, collaboration with attorneys and public officials, and potential travel as needed to fulfill