Managing Attorney – Public Guardianship (Hybrid Work)

State of Illinois; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Illinois seeks a Managing Attorney for the Office of the State Guardian (OSG) division, supervising and coordinating the legal, guardianship, and paralegal staff. Provides counsel to guardianship staff and oversees court-related activities across regions.

The role requires a valid Illinois law license, a law degree, and three years of progressively responsible legal administration experience, with a hybrid in-office schedule and a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Requires valid license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires graduation from an approved law school.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in legal matters.
• Prefer three (3) years of trial practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains an open caseload for the assigned regional office and appears in court when necessary.
• Coordinates with regional managers for court activities, ensures plans for assignment and completion of court-related activities, and handles payments and property.
• Supervises staff attorneys and other legal staff in assignment of duties and supervision of performance.
• Provides legal advice and assistance to staff attorneys on cases and activities.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties enumerated.

Skills

Legal counsel

Staff supervision

Court coordination

Policy analysis

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission – Illinois

Job description

State of Illinois seeks a Managing Attorney for the Office of the State Guardian (OSG) division, supervising and coordinating the legal, guardianship, and paralegal staff. Provides counsel to guardianship staff and oversees court-related activities across regions.

The role requires a valid Illinois law license, a law degree, and three years of progressively responsible legal administration experience, with a hybrid in-office schedule and a robust benefits package.