ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL

Sauk valley community college; Illinois; In loco; USD 95.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

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State of Illinois - Office of General Counsel, Bureau of Civil Affairs, seeks an Assistant General Counsel to lead investigations into discrimination, harassment and related matters and to supervise EEO investigators.

The role requires a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, a license to practice law in Illinois, and at least three years of professional legal experience, with strong analytical and supervisory capabilities.

Competenze

• Requires a law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in the practice of law.

Mansioni

• Serves as an Assistant General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel, Bureau of Civil Affairs.
• Serve as full-line supervisor.
• Assists in developing and implementing DHSh policy.
• Assists with preparation of annual affirmative action plans and reporting data as required on a quarterly basis.
• Assists with Legislative Affairs for the Office of General Counsel.
• Assists the Bureau of Administrative Rules as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope.

Conoscenze

Legal experience

Investigations

Supervisory experience

Formazione

ABA-accredited law degree

Licensed to practice law in Illinois

Descrizione del lavoro

State of Illinois - Department of Human Services (ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL)

Why Work for Illinois?

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, protectour 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 lifeand your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employeescan 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 rewardingcareer and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a dynamic, collaborative, detail-orientedlicensed attorney in Illinois to serve as an Assistant General Counsel. The AssistantGeneral Counsel will conduct investigations of forms of discrimination, harassment,retaliation, sexual harassment, workplace violence, and other matters under the jurisdictionof the Bureau of Civil Affairs. The Assistant General Counsel serves as a supervisorof EEO investigators, assigning and reviewing work, as well as providing guidanceto staff.

Essential Functions

• Serves as an Assistant General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel,Bureau of Civil Affairs.
• Serve as full-line supervisor.
• As an Assistant General Counsel, assists in developing and implementing DHSpolicy.
• The Assistant General Counsel serves the Bureau of Civil Affairs and the EEO/AffirmativeAction (AA) Officer by assisting with preparation of annual affirmative action plansand reporting data as required on a quarterly basis.
• At the direction of the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance,assists with Legislative Affairs for the Office of General Counsel.
• At the direction of the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance,assists the Bureau of Administrative Rules.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably withinthe scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires three (3) years of professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional legal experience conducting investigationsand drafting investigation reports.
• Three (3) years of professional experience writing legal reports, ensuringdetailed and critical analysis of work performed.
• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, reviewingsubordinates’ work product, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, andpreparing and signing performance evaluations.
• Two (2) years of professional legal experience in the area of administrativelaw, including conducting administrative hearings (such as fact-finding conferencesheld by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission or the Illinois Department ofHuman Rights).
• Three (3) years of professional legal experience reviewing and evaluatingproposed legislation and advising on probate impact in program areas.
• Two (2) years of professional legal experience using nondiscrimination andcivil rights statute principles and practices.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnightstays as appropriate.
• Requires the ability to work overtime in the performance of job duties.
• 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 Statementof 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 forexamination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statementof Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statementof Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines andpenalties apply to untimely filings.

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