Administrative Law Judge

HCCSTL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 97,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking an Administrative Law Judge (Technical Advisor III) to conduct specialized administrative hearings and decide complex appeals involving multiple State and Federal programs. You will manage dockets, maintain hearing databases, and draft recommended decisions in a paperless environment.

Strong analytical and communication skills are required to review dense records, apply evolving statutory frameworks, and address appeals affected by policy.

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
• Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
• Requires two years' professional experience in the practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex review of legal issues and drafts binding decisions.
• Conducts specialized administrative hearings.
• Maintains appeal status information on an electronic hearings database.
• Provides advanced legal guidance and supports administrative review activities.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Skills

Legal research

Administrative hearings

Electronic records

Documentation

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft 365

Electronic record keeping

Job description

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,060-$11,851/month ($96,720-$142,212/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 20
Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday (flex available), 1 hour unpaid lunch
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need
Headquarter Location: 69 W Washington St, Chicago, Illinois, 60602

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger - something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule - flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Human Services seeks to hire an Administrative Law Judge (Technical Advisor III) to conduct specialized administrative hearings and decide complex appeals involving multiple State and Federal programs. In such capacity, performs research, conducts administrative hearings, and composes recommended decisions. Each ALJ is responsible for managing their dockets and maintaining the electronic hearing database containing the appeal record, including the status information, electronic audio recordings, and electronic documents. This position reviews dense records, applies evolving statutory and case law frameworks, and addresses appeals affected by State and Federal policy. Strong analytical and communication skills required.

Essential Functions

• Conducts specialized and complex review of legal issues and drafting of legally binding decisions in a paperless environment.
• Conducts specialized administrative hearings.
• Maintains appeal status information on an electronic hearings database in a timely and accurate manner and supports program-level improvements.
• Provides advanced legal guidance and supports administrative review activities.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
• Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
• Requires two years' professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional legal experience drafting or preparing of legally binding decisions for a public or private organization.
• Three (3) years of professional legal experience working with judicial and quasi-judicial procedures and rules of evidence.
• Three (3) years of professional legal experience working with web-based software such as Microsoft 365 and electronic record keeping.
• Three (3) years of professional legal experience in effective, collaborative communication (orally and written) to internal and external entities on relative legal matters.
• Three (3) years of professional legal experience analyzing, appraising, and organizing facts, evidence and precedents and in presenting such material, operating in a paperless environment (all electronic records).
• Three (3) years of professional experience conducting legal research utilizing web-based software applications.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties throughout the State.
• 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. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans