Technical Advisor II - IDP Attorney, Chicago

DGS Office of External Affairs; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Commerce Commission seeks a Technical Advisor II - IDP Attorney to represent staff before Administrative Law Judges and ICC, in state and federal courts, and to provide legal analysis and advice on matters before ICC, FCC, and FERC.

This full-time salaried role is based in Chicago reporting under general supervision, with duties including investigations into statutory compliance, researching legal issues, reviewing legislation, and other assigned legal tasks.

Qualifications

• Valid law degree and active Illinois bar license.
• Experience providing legal analysis and guidance on legislation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Represent staff before Administrative Law Judges and the ICC.
• Advise on matters pending before the ICC, FCC, and FERC.
• Conduct investigations into statutory compliance and research legal issues.
• Review and advise on legislation; perform other legal duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal analysis

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Access

Excel

Outlook

Word

Education

Juris Doctor / Law degree

Illinois license to practice law

Job description

Technical Advisor II - IDP Attorney at the Illinois Commerce Commission represents staff before Administrative Law Judges and the ICC in state and federal courts, and provides legal analysis and advice on matters pending before the ICC, FCC, and FERC. The position conducts investigations into statutory compliance, researches legal issues, reviews and advises on legislation, and performs other legal duties as assigned. This is a full-time salaried role based in Chicago reporting under general supervision.

Key qualifications:

• Valid law degree
• License in good standing to practice law in the State of Illinois
• Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Superior oral and written English communication skills
• Ability to pass background check and self-disclose criminal history