Aspiring Human Rights Investigator

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Human Rights seeks highly motivated investigators to conduct in-depth, neutral discrimination investigations under the Illinois Human Rights Act. You will manage a caseload, counsel complainants, interview parties, collect evidence, and draft comprehensive reports interpreting applicable law.

Ideal candidates read and analyze large amounts of information, plan next steps, and work independently. The role offers a hybrid schedule and robust state benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
• Preferred bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and extensive writing/analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth, neutral investigations into discrimination allegations.
• Counsel complainants, ascertain jurisdiction, interview parties, collect information.
• Write comprehensive reports with evidence analysis and legal interpretation.
• Manage caseloads with monthly production expectations and timelines.

Skills

Investigations

Interviewing

Written reporting

Analytical thinking

Education

Four-year college degree

Bachelor's degree preferred (Journalism, Social Sciences, Criminal Justice, English or Pre-Law)

Job description

The Illinois Department of Human Rights seeks highly motivated investigators to conduct in-depth, neutral discrimination investigations under the Illinois Human Rights Act. You will manage a caseload, counsel complainants, interview parties, collect evidence, and draft comprehensive reports interpreting applicable law.

Ideal candidates read and analyze large amounts of information, plan next steps, and work independently. The role offers a hybrid schedule and robust state benefits.