Legal Tech Advisor II – Public Utilities

Illinois Comptroller; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

State benefits

Job summary

Illinois Commerce Commission seeks a Technical Advisor II - IDP Attorney in Chicago to represent staff before Administrative Law Judges and courts, and provide legal advice on FCC and FERC matters. The role emphasizes rigorous legal research, precise analysis, and clear communication across agencies.

The position requires a law degree and Illinois bar admission, with preferred expertise in ICC processes and regulatory litigation. Competitive benefits and a salaried, state government employment.

Qualifications

• Requires a law degree.
• Requires a license in good standing to practice law in Illinois.
• Experience with administrative law and court representation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represents staff before Administrative Law Judges at the ICC on docketed matters.
• Researches and provides legal analysis on ICC matters.
• Represents the ICC before the courts on matters resulting from Commission action or other matters affecting the ICC.
• Conducts investigations to determine statutory compliance by applying legal methods and procedures with reference to the legal implications involved.
• Reviews legislation, analyzes proposed legislation, and advises on legislative initiatives.

Skills

Legal research

Legal analysis

Oral communication

Written communication

Litigation

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent

Job description

Illinois Commerce Commission seeks a Technical Advisor II - IDP Attorney in Chicago to represent staff before Administrative Law Judges and courts, and provide legal advice on FCC and FERC matters. The role emphasizes rigorous legal research, precise analysis, and clear communication across agencies.

The position requires a law degree and Illinois bar admission, with preferred expertise in ICC processes and regulatory litigation. Competitive benefits and a salaried, state government employment.