Administrative Law Judge — Hybrid State Role

Illinois Comptroller; Ottawa (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Flexible schedule

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Job summary

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Technical Advisor III to serve as Administrative Law Judge and oversee hearings across Illinois. The role requires a law degree, an Illinois license, and at least two years of legal practice.

Expect a salaried position with a hybrid work schedule, headquartered in Ottawa (LaSalle County). The DCFS offers strong benefits, a pension plan, and opportunities to contribute to child welfare in the state.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized law school.
• Valid license to practice law in Illinois.
• 2 years of professional experience in the practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Presides at formal administrative hearings and guides the appeal through pre-hearing phases.
• Prepares complete administrative records in cases appealed to the Circuit Court.
• Performs legal research on state and federal law relevant to administrative hearings.
• Provides input to the Chief Administrative Law Judge on rules and procedures for the Administrative Hearings Unit.

Skills

Legal reasoning

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois bar license

Job description

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Technical Advisor III to serve as Administrative Law Judge and oversee hearings across Illinois. The role requires a law degree, an Illinois license, and at least two years of legal practice.

Expect a salaried position with a hybrid work schedule, headquartered in Ottawa (LaSalle County). The DCFS offers strong benefits, a pension plan, and opportunities to contribute to child welfare in the state.