Cook County Regional Counsel: Child Welfare Advocate

State of Illinois; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Program

Health insurance (Medical, Life, and V

Dental and Vision Insurance

3 Paid Personal Business Days annually

12 Paid Sick Days annually

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks an organized Cook County Regional Counsel to represent the Department at hearings in Cook County Juvenile Court. The role involves on-site court appearances and providing legal input on matters to be presented to court.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid Illinois law license, have strong legal research and organizational skills, and be prepared to travel as needed. This is a salaried, union position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent legal, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide input into training for staff on legal issues.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Cook County Regional Counsel.
• Assumes input into or conducts screenings to determine legal sufficiency for court presentation.
• Prepares memoranda on legal issues.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant laws and regulations.
• Maintains records of activities and reports to supervisor.

Skills

Legal research

Organizational skills

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) / law degree

Job description

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks an organized Cook County Regional Counsel to represent the Department at hearings in Cook County Juvenile Court. The role involves on-site court appearances and providing legal input on matters to be presented to court.

Ideal candidates will hold a valid Illinois law license, have strong legal research and organizational skills, and be prepared to travel as needed. This is a salaried, union position with competitive benefits.