Agency Counsel: Licensing, Adoptions & Hearings

Women's Bar Association Of Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Women’s Bar Association Of Illinois seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal counsel to a state agency’s central office management and professional staff, focused on licensing rules, statutes, and procedures.

The role advises program staff on adoptions, guardianship, permanency goals, and related initiatives; represents the department in hearings; and coordinates with the Attorney General’s Office on state-level appellate cases.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois license to practice law.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and counsel to the agency’s central office management and professional staff.
• Provides advice and counsel to staff of the Division of Licensing regarding licensing rules, statutes, and procedures.
• Provides legal advice and counsel to program staff concerning adoptions, guardianship, permanency goals, and other initiatives.
• Provides legal counsel to professional staff concerning adoptions and permanency issues in developing case presentation and interpreting court orders, statutes, and regulations.
• Serves as a liaison with the Attorney General’s Office regarding state level appellate cases involving the Department.
• Represents the Department in administrative hearings and licensing appeals involving adverse decisions (e.g., revocation, placement hold, non-renewal, license denial).
• Reviews drafts and coordinates with staff the finalization of Department Intergovernmental Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned within the enumerated scope.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

The Women’s Bar Association Of Illinois seeks an experienced attorney to provide legal counsel to a state agency’s central office management and professional staff, focused on licensing rules, statutes, and procedures.

The role advises program staff on adoptions, guardianship, permanency goals, and related initiatives; represents the department in hearings; and coordinates with the Attorney General’s Office on state-level appellate cases.