Assistant General Counsel, Civil Affairs (Hybrid)

State-of-Illinois; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Bilingual Position Pay Differential

Job summary

The Office of General Counsel at the State of Illinois seeks a dynamic, licensed attorney to serve as Assistant General Counsel in Illinois. You will supervise EEO investigators and help advance DHS policy, reporting on compliance and affirmative action data.

Minimum qualifications include a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, Illinois license, and 3 years of legal practice. The role entails occasional travel and a hybrid work schedule with headquarters in Chicago.

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree from an ABA-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.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an Assistant General Counsel for the Office of General Counsel, Bureau of Civil Affairs.
• Act as full-line supervisor.
• Assist in developing and implementing DHS policy.
• Assist the Bureau of Civil Affairs and the EEO/Affirmative Action Officer with annual affirmative action plans and quarterly reporting.

Skills

Legal research

Investigations

Supervisory experience

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Illinois law license

Job description

The Office of General Counsel at the State of Illinois seeks a dynamic, licensed attorney to serve as Assistant General Counsel in Illinois. You will supervise EEO investigators and help advance DHS policy, reporting on compliance and affirmative action data.

Minimum qualifications include a law degree from an ABA-accredited school, Illinois license, and 3 years of legal practice. The role entails occasional travel and a hybrid work schedule with headquarters in Chicago.