Illinoiscomptroller
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. 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 requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest as per the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Officials must file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State and supplemental statements with the Executive Ethics Commission. 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
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 a future shaped with dignity and well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are compassion, accessibility, responsibility, and equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package including health, life, dental and vision insurance; paid personal business days; paid sick days; paid vacation; flexible work schedules; paid parental leave; retirement and savings options; and other programs. There is a 5% salary differential for bilingual positions where applicable.
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. Non-State employees should log in via the View Profile link. If you have questions about how to apply, please consult the provided resources on Illinois.jobs2web.com. Do not upload CMS100, CMS100b or non-resume documents in lieu of a resume/CV.
Posting Information
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 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 Resume Requirement:
A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING Please attach a detailed Resume/CV to the My Documents section of your application. You will not be considered if you attach CMS100, CMS100b, or any document other than a resume or CV.
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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. 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 requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest as per the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act. Officials must file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State and supplemental statements with the Executive Ethics Commission. 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
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 a future shaped with dignity and well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are compassion, accessibility, responsibility, and equity.
As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package including health, life, dental and vision insurance; paid personal business days; paid sick days; paid vacation; flexible work schedules; paid parental leave; retirement and savings options; and other programs. There is a 5% salary differential for bilingual positions where applicable.
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. Non-State employees should log in via the View Profile link. If you have questions about how to apply, please consult the provided resources on Illinois.jobs2web.com. Do not upload CMS100, CMS100b or non-resume documents in lieu of a resume/CV.
Posting Information
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 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 Resume Requirement:
A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING Please attach a detailed Resume/CV to the My Documents section of your application. You will not be considered if you attach CMS100, CMS100b, or any document other than a resume or CV.
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