Public Sector Labor & Employment Counsel

State of Illinois; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 106,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks a Labor & Employment legal counsel for the Office of Legal Affairs. The attorney will represent the Department in labor and employment matters, advise executives on personnel issues, and coordinate with CMS and other agencies.

Candidates must have a law degree, Illinois license, and at least three years in employment law and labor relations. This is a salaried, full-time position with a hybrid schedule depending on needs; state benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited law school.
• Valid license to practice law in Illinois.
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in employment law and labor relations.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative law (preferred).
• Two years of experience with natural resources or environmental law (preferred).
• Experience drafting legislation, rules, and policies (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Advise the Department on labor and personnel matters arising from employment relationships.
• Represent the Department in discrimination claims before relevant agencies.
• Advise on FOIA compliance and handling of employment records.
• Provide guidance on employee discipline, layoffs, and geographic transfers.
• Perform other duties related to legal counsel as assigned.

Skills

Labor relations

Employment law

Legal research

Discrimination claims handling

Advising executives

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources seeks a Labor & Employment legal counsel for the Office of Legal Affairs. The attorney will represent the Department in labor and employment matters, advise executives on personnel issues, and coordinate with CMS and other agencies.

Candidates must have a law degree, Illinois license, and at least three years in employment law and labor relations. This is a salaried, full-time position with a hybrid schedule depending on needs; state benefits apply.