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Associate General Counsel

the Agency
Full-time
On-site
Chicago, Washington, United States
$8,281 - $10,200 USD monthly

Job Requisition ID: 48756 

Opening Date: 08/25/2025
Closing Date: 09/15/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,281 - $10,200 per month ($99,372 - $122,400 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage

 

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

 

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. 

 

Posting Identification Number  48756

 

Why Work for Illinois?

 

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

 

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented licensed attorney in Illinois to serve as an Associate General Counsel.  The Associate General Counsel will perform professional legal services in support of the Department’s programs, including, but not limited to, conducting research, providing legal advice, producing legal opinions, findings, and recommendations related to programs in the Division of Family and Community Services (FCS) and the Division of Early Childhood (DEC), the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) and the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH).  This individual will be responsible for reviewing, developing, and revising rules, regulations, agency policies, and pertinent State and Federal statutes relevant to Department programs, OFVP and OPEH. 

Essential Functions

  • Serves as Associate General Counsel. Provides legal advice to the staff of the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP), the Office to Prevent and End Homelessness (OPEH), the Division of Family and Community Services (FCS), including but not limited to Family and Community Resource Centers, regional offices and program and administrative staff and the Division of Early Childhood (DEC). 
  • Reviews, develops, and revises rules, regulations, agency policies, and pertinent State and Federal statutes relevant to FCS, DEC, OFVP and OPEH. 
  • Reviews and responds to subpoenas, including Grand Jury subpoenas.  
  • Conducts research, reviews, evaluates, and summarizes court documents presenting status and/or results of court actions brought or found for or against the Department of Human Services (DHS).
  • Drafts proposed bills, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules, and regulations impacting the overall operating status of FCS and DEC programs, OFVP and OPEH. Recommends changes in legislation to promote FCS and DEC programs, OFVP and OPEH.
  • Reviews all requests for documents and advises the Deputy General Counsel concerning the disclosure of documents pursuant to such requests. 
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires graduation from an accredited law school.
  • Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative legal experience for a public or business organization.
  • Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) years of professional experience working with statutes and administrative rules, case law, and other legal literature. 
  • Three (3) years of professional experience reviewing proposed legislation, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules and regulations for a public or private organization. 
  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing and presenting oral and written legal opinions. 
  • Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed. 
  • Three (3) years of professional experience in the area of administrative law, including administrative hearings. 

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. 
  • Requires the ability to work outside of normal business hours as needed.
  • Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine. 
  • This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

*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 unpaid lunch

Work Location: 69 W Washington St, Chicago, Illinois, 60602

Office of General Counsel

FCS/EC

Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services

 

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois.  Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives.  Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois.  Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

 

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 & 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 Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 
Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

 

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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