Illinois Secretary of State
Legal Advisor II (Attorney)
Illinois Secretary of State, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Job Title: Legal Advisor II – Office of the Inspector General. Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL. Salary: $5,586 to $12,209 monthly – commensurate with experience. Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Duties and Responsibilities
Advises the Inspector General and other administrative staff concerning problems of a legal nature involving the operational programs of the Office; provides legal advice and consultation as needed throughout the Office pertaining to the administrative rules, regulations and other programs and policies; participates in the development and implementation of programs and procedures required to meet statutory compliance.
Researches, drafts and writes memoranda of law on legal issues as they relate to the Inspector General’s Office; reviews current and proposed legislation for legal sufficiency and statutory changes, as well as for the necessity of administrative rules; confers with Inspector General and advises administrative officials of potential problems related to legislation.
Advises the Inspector General concerning Office matters, including conflicts of interest or malfeasance of employees and the enforcement of appropriate portions of the Illinois law, federal law and Secretary of State policies and Rules in conjunction with other State and local law enforcement organizations; advises as attorney for the Office in adversary proceedings; presents evidence at hearings, examines and cross-examines witnesses, makes initial and closing arguments to the hearing officer; coordinates investigations and confers with the Inspector General, Attorney General and General Counsel representing the Offices of the Inspector General and Secretary of State in legal proceedings.
Reviews current administrative rules, policies and procedures, etc. and proposes amendments as well as drafting new administrative rules when necessary to ensure adherence to accepted work standards, policies, rules and procedures within the Office, for procurement and for lobbying registration, reporting and compliance.
Advises the public, including attorneys, prosecutors, and court officials concerning statutory interpretation and compliance with laws and office procedures, etc. affecting the Office of the Inspector General and the Secretary of State’s Office; conducts in-depth legal research in response to serious issues faced by department directors, administrators and executive offices involving Office programs and policies.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Specific Skills
Requires extensive knowledge of the common law and of the State and Federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
Requires extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and of the rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedures.
Requires working knowledge of management practices and procedures.
Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors, other attorneys, employees and the public.
Requires ability to present material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, such as briefs, orders, reports or decisions.
Requires ability to exercise sound judgement in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull 50 lbs.
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Education and Work Experience Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois AND one (1) year of professional experience in the practice of law.
Application Process
Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.
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Any additional information you require for this job can be found in the below text Make sure to read thoroughly, then apply. Job Title: Legal Advisor II – Office of the Inspector General. Location: 115 S LaSalle St, Chicago, IL. Salary: $5,586 to $12,209 monthly – commensurate with experience. Benefits: https://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
Duties and Responsibilities
Advises the Inspector General and other administrative staff concerning problems of a legal nature involving the operational programs of the Office; provides legal advice and consultation as needed throughout the Office pertaining to the administrative rules, regulations and other programs and policies; participates in the development and implementation of programs and procedures required to meet statutory compliance.
Researches, drafts and writes memoranda of law on legal issues as they relate to the Inspector General’s Office; reviews current and proposed legislation for legal sufficiency and statutory changes, as well as for the necessity of administrative rules; confers with Inspector General and advises administrative officials of potential problems related to legislation.
Advises the Inspector General concerning Office matters, including conflicts of interest or malfeasance of employees and the enforcement of appropriate portions of the Illinois law, federal law and Secretary of State policies and Rules in conjunction with other State and local law enforcement organizations; advises as attorney for the Office in adversary proceedings; presents evidence at hearings, examines and cross-examines witnesses, makes initial and closing arguments to the hearing officer; coordinates investigations and confers with the Inspector General, Attorney General and General Counsel representing the Offices of the Inspector General and Secretary of State in legal proceedings.
Reviews current administrative rules, policies and procedures, etc. and proposes amendments as well as drafting new administrative rules when necessary to ensure adherence to accepted work standards, policies, rules and procedures within the Office, for procurement and for lobbying registration, reporting and compliance.
Advises the public, including attorneys, prosecutors, and court officials concerning statutory interpretation and compliance with laws and office procedures, etc. affecting the Office of the Inspector General and the Secretary of State’s Office; conducts in-depth legal research in response to serious issues faced by department directors, administrators and executive offices involving Office programs and policies.
Performs other duties as required or assigned.
Specific Skills
Requires extensive knowledge of the common law and of the State and Federal laws relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
Requires extensive knowledge of judicial and quasi-judicial procedure and of the rules of evidence, hearings, and trial procedures.
Requires working knowledge of management practices and procedures.
Requires ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with superiors, other attorneys, employees and the public.
Requires ability to present material in clear and logical form for oral or written presentation, such as briefs, orders, reports or decisions.
Requires ability to exercise sound judgement in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, push and pull 50 lbs.
Requires willingness to travel and possession of a valid Illinois driver’s license.
Education and Work Experience Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois AND one (1) year of professional experience in the practice of law.
Application Process
Please visit https://ilsos.applytojob.gov/apply to apply by completing the online application; you may also upload a resume, or other attachments as needed.
Preference will be given to Illinois residents in the hiring and selection process, in accordance with the Illinois Secretary of State Merit Employment Code.
Questions regarding this posting or Illinois Secretary of State employment practices may be directed to Job Counselors at our Personnel offices in Chicago (312-793-5515) or Springfield (217-782-4783).
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability.
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