Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement
SPECIAL ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL Job Details | State of Illinois
Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Springfield, Illinois, us, 62777
SPECIAL ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL
We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or during the hiring process, please submit a certification of disability from a qualified professional. For more information, contact the Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. Please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or application materials.
Location and Contact Springfield, IL 62701-1222
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois 62701-1222
Agency Contact: Michael Bernardy – Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov (for questions only)
Essential Functions
Provides legal advice and counsel to the agency’s central office management and professional staff.
Provides advice and counsel to staff of the Division of Licensing regarding licensing rules, statutes, and procedures.
Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation.
Provides legal advice and counsel to program staff concerning adoptions, guardianship, permanency goals, and other initiatives.
Represents the Department in administrative hearings and licensing appeals involving adverse decisions regarding DCFS licenses.
Reviews drafts and coordinates the finalization of Department Intergovernmental Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding.
Performs other duties reasonably within the scope of the enumerated duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience providing legal counsel regarding legislation, administrative rules, and procedures to a governmental entity.
Three years of professional experience as an attorney conducting legal analysis and research.
One year of professional experience addressing licensing/regulatory violations and enforcement matters.
One year of professional experience presenting and arguing legal cases in court or administrative hearings.
Three years of professional experience working in collaboration with various internal and external entities.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to travel, valid driver’s license.
Subject to revolving door restrictions under 5 ILCS 430/5‑45.
Requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest per Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.
Other employment conditions related to job duties.
About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. The Office of Legal Services ensures Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders.
Benefits
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 (carry over)
10‑25 Days of Paid Vacation annually (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program – supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre‑Tax Programs such as MCAP, DCAP
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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, visit https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
Revolving Door Notice Employee must notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor prior to accepting any non‑State employment offer within one year of ending State employment, to comply with 5 ILCS 430/5‑45.
Additional Information The main form of communication will be through email. Check spam or junk folders for emails from donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com or systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com.
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Reasonable Accommodation Statement The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or during the hiring process, please submit a certification of disability from a qualified professional. For more information, contact the Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at CMS.DisabilityResCen@illinois.gov or call (217) 524-7514.
Sponsorship for Employment The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.
Disclosure of Salary Information In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history. Please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or application materials.
Location and Contact Springfield, IL 62701-1222
Work Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, Illinois 62701-1222
Agency Contact: Michael Bernardy – Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov (for questions only)
Essential Functions
Provides legal advice and counsel to the agency’s central office management and professional staff.
Provides advice and counsel to staff of the Division of Licensing regarding licensing rules, statutes, and procedures.
Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation.
Provides legal advice and counsel to program staff concerning adoptions, guardianship, permanency goals, and other initiatives.
Represents the Department in administrative hearings and licensing appeals involving adverse decisions regarding DCFS licenses.
Reviews drafts and coordinates the finalization of Department Intergovernmental Agreements and Memoranda of Understanding.
Performs other duties reasonably within the scope of the enumerated duties.
Minimum Qualifications
Valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications
One year of experience providing legal counsel regarding legislation, administrative rules, and procedures to a governmental entity.
Three years of professional experience as an attorney conducting legal analysis and research.
One year of professional experience addressing licensing/regulatory violations and enforcement matters.
One year of professional experience presenting and arguing legal cases in court or administrative hearings.
Three years of professional experience working in collaboration with various internal and external entities.
Conditions of Employment
Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to travel, valid driver’s license.
Subject to revolving door restrictions under 5 ILCS 430/5‑45.
Requires filing a Statement of Economic Interest per Illinois Governmental Ethics Act.
Other employment conditions related to job duties.
About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. The Office of Legal Services ensures Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders.
Benefits
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 (carry over)
10‑25 Days of Paid Vacation annually (10 days in year one of employment)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program – supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre‑Tax Programs such as MCAP, DCAP
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness 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, visit https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.
Revolving Door Notice Employee must notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor prior to accepting any non‑State employment offer within one year of ending State employment, to comply with 5 ILCS 430/5‑45.
Additional Information The main form of communication will be through email. Check spam or junk folders for emails from donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com or systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com.
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