Deputy General Counsel (SPSA Option 8L Illinois Law License)

Posted: May 01, 2024

Company: Illinois Department of Human Services

Employer Type: Government

Position Type: Full Time

Job Type: Clerical/Administrative

Certification Required: license to practice law in Illinois

Education Required: Bachelors

City: SPRINGFIELD

County: ADAMS

Deputy General Counsel (SPSA Option 8L Illinois Law License) - # 36978

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Job Requisition ID: 36978

Opening Date: 04/26/2024

Closing Date: 05/16/2024

Posting ID: 36978

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,417 - $12,084 per month ($125,004 - $145,008 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: None

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overview

The Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detailed-oriented individual with a license to practice law in Illinois to serve as the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance. The Deputy General Counsel will oversee several bureaus within the Department of Human Services, will liaise with others in the Department and other State and federal agencies, and will serve as the Department’s Chief Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Officer.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance.
  2. Oversees the Bureau of Civil Affairs. Conducts complex legal research and writing and provides legal advice and interpretation to Executive Staff regarding the full range of legal issues related to Civil Affairs, which includes but is not limited to ensuring compliance with non-discrimination, anti-harassment, sexual harassment, anti-retaliation and workplace violence administrative directives, and Federal and State non-discrimination and harassment laws.
  3. Serves as Chief EEO/Affirmative Action (AA) Officer for DHS.
  4. Serves as full-line supervisor.
  5. Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective liaison relationships with and among other Divisions in DHS, State and Federal Agencies, the public, professional and lay groups, and employees.
  6. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
  2. Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
  3. Requires four (4) years professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

  1. Four (4) years of professional experience conducting investigations and drafting investigation reports.
  2. Four (4) years of professional experience responding to and advising regarding governmental investigations, ethics investigations, sexual harassment investigations or civil rights violation investigations.
  3. Four (4) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
  4. Four (4) years of professional experience utilizing nondiscrimination and civil rights statute principles and practices.
  5. Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with organizational leaders, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
  6. Two (2) years of professional experience working with procedures, policies, rules or regulations for a public or private organization.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to travel.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1 hour lunch, Flex Schedule Available; Off: Sat/Sun, State Holidays
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

Office of General Counsel

Division of Compliance
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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

A Pension Program

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 Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

Desired Skills

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
  2. Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
  3. Requires four (4) years professional experience in the practice of law.

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