Technical Advisor II

Longwood University; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Group Insurance Benefits

Paid Personal Business Days

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Work Schedules

Job summary

A state government agency in Illinois is seeking an organized and professional Cook County Regional Counsel to represent the Department in court and conduct screenings for legal matters. Ideal candidates will have a law degree and a license to practice in Illinois. The role offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a difference in child welfare services.

Qualifications

• Must possess excellent legal, research, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Successful completion of a background check.

Responsibilities

• Represents the Department at Juvenile Court hearings.
• Conducts legal screenings for cases.
• Plans training for staff on legal issues.

Skills

Legal research

Organizational skills

Court representation

Education

Graduation from a recognized law school

Valid license to practice law in Illinois

Job description

Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Cook County Regional Counsel. Under general direction, this position will represent the Department at hearings on assigned calendar in the Juvenile Court of Cook County, including temporary custody, adjudication, disposition, permanency, status, progress, termination of parental rights, and motion hearings. The position will appear personally in court, especially on high profile or complex cases. This position will also provide input into or conduct screenings to determine whether matters are legal sufficient to present to the court. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal, research, and organizational skills. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Cook County Regional Counsel
• As directed, provides input into or conducts screenings to determine whether matters are legally sufficient to present to the court
• Provides input into the planning and development of training for staff on legal issues
• As directed, makes periodic visits to assigned area office(s) to provide on-site legal consultation to workers
• Prepares memoranda on legal issues
• Maintains current working knowledge of relevant federal and state statutory and case law, state and federal regulations, and Department policy and procedures
• Maintains records of activities and actions taken on behalf of the Department and reports to supervisor regarding same
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school
• Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check
2. Requires possession ability to travel
3. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Work Hours

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Location

2245 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612

Posting Group

Legal, Audit & Compliance

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).