Corrections Legal Counsel & Compliance Advisor

Corrections Connection; Springfield (IL); In loco; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a licensed attorney to provide legal assistance, counsel, and advisory services to correctional facilities, facility leadership, and Department staff. The role involves interpreting complex statutes, coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General, and conducting technical legal research for department leadership.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in regulatory and administrative law within corrections or related fields, with a

Competenze

• Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires three (3) years professional experience in the practice of law.

Mansioni

• Provides direct legal assistance, counsel, and advisory services to correctional facilities, facility leadership, and Department staff regarding operational, regulatory, compliance, and risk-management issues arising within correctional settings.
• Interprets complex acts and specialized related statutes affecting or directly related to the Department of Corrections.
• Coordinates specialized legal matters with the Office of the Attorney General filed in state and federal court.
• Consults with and advises Department personnel, wardens, facility administrators, and correctional staff concerning facility operations, compliance obligations, and legal risk.
• Conducts complex technical research for administrative officials of the Department.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Descrizione del lavoro

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a licensed attorney to provide legal assistance, counsel, and advisory services to correctional facilities, facility leadership, and Department staff. The role involves interpreting complex statutes, coordinating with the Office of the Attorney General, and conducting technical legal research for department leadership.

Ideal candidates have strong experience in regulatory and administrative law within corrections or related fields, with a