Senior Counsel, Public Service — Child Welfare & Licensing

100KCrossing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 12,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Pension program

Paid holidays

Job summary

State of Illinois is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Children and Family Services in Chicago. The role focuses on providing legal advice to central office management, licensing staff, and program staff on adoptions, guardianship, and permanency goals.

The position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and experience in administrative law. It offers a salaried schedule, competitive benefits, and a path to contribute to the welfare of Illinois children and

Responsibilities

• Provides legal advice and counsel to the agency’s central office management and professional staff
• Provides advice and counsel to staff of the Division of Licensing regarding licensing rules, statutes, and procedures
• Provides legal advice to program staff concerning adoptions, guardianship, permanency goals, and other initiatives
• Provides legal counsel to professional staff concerning adoptions and permanency issues in developing case presentation and interpreting court orders, statutes, and regulations
• Serves as a liaison and coordinates with the Attorney General’s Office regarding state level appellate cases involving the Department
• Represents the Department in administrative hearings and licensing appeals which involve some adverse decision of actions regarding a DCFS license

Job description

State of Illinois is seeking an Assistant General Counsel for the Department of Children and Family Services in Chicago. The role focuses on providing legal advice to central office management, licensing staff, and program staff on adoptions, guardianship, and permanency goals.

The position requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and experience in administrative law. It offers a salaried schedule, competitive benefits, and a path to contribute to the welfare of Illinois children and