Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Legal Counsel
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Legal Counsel
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Location: Chicago, IL (Cook County)
Salary: $9,167 - $11,000 monthly (anticipated starting)
Job ID: 51906 | Closing Date: 01/08/2026 | Full-Time, Salaried | Vacancy: 1
Essential Functions
Serves as Legal Counsel to the DCFS Guardian.
Plans and conducts investigations and complex legal research on issues affecting the DCFS Office of the Guardian’s administration of statutory duties and responsibilities.
Accesses and updates systems and procedures to monitor and track criminal matters, probate and estate cases, administrative actions, education cases, civil actions, and other general legal case information related to youth in care, including court appearances, pleadings, discovery, and contracts.
Reviews the implementation of program initiatives, policies, and procedures through site visits and other means.
Develops and provides training for Department staff regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Guardian.
Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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Location: Chicago, IL (Cook County)
Salary: $9,167 - $11,000 monthly (anticipated starting)
Job ID: 51906 | Closing Date: 01/08/2026 | Full-Time, Salaried | Vacancy: 1
Essential Functions
Serves as Legal Counsel to the DCFS Guardian.
Plans and conducts investigations and complex legal research on issues affecting the DCFS Office of the Guardian’s administration of statutory duties and responsibilities.
Accesses and updates systems and procedures to monitor and track criminal matters, probate and estate cases, administrative actions, education cases, civil actions, and other general legal case information related to youth in care, including court appearances, pleadings, discovery, and contracts.
Reviews the implementation of program initiatives, policies, and procedures through site visits and other means.
Develops and provides training for Department staff regarding the duties and responsibilities of the Office of the Guardian.
Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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