Deputy General Counsel – Public Services & Policy

State of Illinois; Washington; Hybride; USD 137 000 - 158 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension Program

Health, Life, Dental and Vision

3 Paid Personal Business Days

12 Paid Sick days

10-25 days Paid Vacation

13 Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Schedules

12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave

Deferred Compensation Program

Pre-tax Programs (MCAP, DCAP)

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Résumé du poste

The Office of General Counsel at the Illinois Department of Human Services seeks a Deputy General Counsel to provide legal advice to the Division of Family and Community Services from its Chicago headquarters. The role requires leadership of a legal team and oversight of policy, legislation, and litigation related to public assistance matters.

The position emphasizes high-responsibility advisory work, supervision of staff, and collaboration with the Attorney General’s Office in both Federal and

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a recognized school of law.
• Requires a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.

Responsabilités

• Serves as Deputy General Counsel of the Department of Human Services assigned to programs by providing legal advice and counsel to the Division of Family and Community Services (FCS).
• Directs the conduct of complex studies of those agency operations affected by changing policy/legal requirements.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Recommends changes in legislation to promote the programs of the Division.
• Implements legislation, procedures, rules, regulations, and court orders.
• Directs representation of the Agency by the Attorney General’s Office and other attorneys in cases filed against the Department and in cases filed by the Department, in both Federal and State courts, as it relates to Public Assistance matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Formation

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Description du poste

The Office of General Counsel at the Illinois Department of Human Services seeks a Deputy General Counsel to provide legal advice to the Division of Family and Community Services from its Chicago headquarters. The role requires leadership of a legal team and oversight of policy, legislation, and litigation related to public assistance matters.

The position emphasizes high-responsibility advisory work, supervision of staff, and collaboration with the Attorney General’s Office in both Federal and