Assistant General Counsel & FOIA/Ethics Advisor

State of Illinois; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Vacation Days

Paid Sick Days

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The State of Illinois seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support the Department of Insurance in legal discussions and compliance matters. The successful candidate will engage in specialized legal work, advise on the Freedom of Information Act, and ensure compliance with state laws.

Qualifications include a law degree, Illinois licensure, and a minimum of three years of legal experience. The role also demands strong communication skills for interaction with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Law degree and license to practice in Illinois required.
• Three years of progressively responsible legal experience.
• Experience with administrative law is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance for FOIA, OMA, and the State Records Act.
• Act as Agency Ethics Officer and assistant legal advisor.
• Draft and evaluate legal documents related to insurance.

Skills

Legal research

Legal compliance

Communication

Ethics advisory

Professional writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Law license in Illinois

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

The State of Illinois seeks an experienced Assistant General Counsel to support the Department of Insurance in legal discussions and compliance matters. The successful candidate will engage in specialized legal work, advise on the Freedom of Information Act, and ensure compliance with state laws.

Qualifications include a law degree, Illinois licensure, and a minimum of three years of legal experience. The role also demands strong communication skills for interaction with various stakeholders.