Governor of Illinois
SUPERVISORY REGIONAL COUNSEL
Governor of Illinois, Jerseyville, Illinois, United States, 62052
Job Requisition ID:52447
Closing Date:02/05/2026
Agency:Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 (PSA 8L) Skill Option:Special License - Illinois Law License Bilingual Option:None Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $9,167 - $10,500/month Job Type:Salaried Category:Full Time County:Jersey Number of Vacancies:1
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a detailed resume/CV to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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.
Essential Functions
Serves as Supervisory Regional Counsel
Provides technical advice and counsel to Agency personnel conducting all levels of administrative “fair hearings”
Serves as full line supervisor
Serves as legal advisor to regional field staff
Plans, directs, and conducts technical legal screening and provides case consultation to caseworkers and supervisors to help prepare cases for termination of parental rights (TPR), to determine when cases are trial ready for TPR
Serves as agency liaison to judiciary, State’s Attorney offices, and various court personnel in each county in the region
Maintains current working knowledge of new legislation, Department rules and policy, and all relevant law
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
Requires three years of administrative experience in the practice of law
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers experience as an attorney in cases involving child welfare or juvenile law
Prefers experience as an attorney presenting and arguing legal cases in court and/or administrative hearings
Prefers experience as an attorney conducting legal analysis
Prefers substantive legal writing experience as an attorney in the areas of motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda
Prefers professional experience working in a liaison capacity with various internal and external entities
Prefers thorough knowledge of Illinois statutes and rules that have a substantial impact on Illinois juvenile court proceedings and/or DCFS’s administrative hearings
Conditions of Employment 1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure 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
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
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://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Work Location:
202 Krause Drive, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Agency Contact:
Michael Bernardy Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov (for questions only)
Posting Group:
Legal, Audit & Compliance
Revolving Door 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.
Contact Information 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:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
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Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 (PSA 8L) Skill Option:Special License - Illinois Law License Bilingual Option:None Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary $9,167 - $10,500/month Job Type:Salaried Category:Full Time County:Jersey Number of Vacancies:1
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a detailed resume/CV to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
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.
Essential Functions
Serves as Supervisory Regional Counsel
Provides technical advice and counsel to Agency personnel conducting all levels of administrative “fair hearings”
Serves as full line supervisor
Serves as legal advisor to regional field staff
Plans, directs, and conducts technical legal screening and provides case consultation to caseworkers and supervisors to help prepare cases for termination of parental rights (TPR), to determine when cases are trial ready for TPR
Serves as agency liaison to judiciary, State’s Attorney offices, and various court personnel in each county in the region
Maintains current working knowledge of new legislation, Department rules and policy, and all relevant law
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Minimum Qualifications
Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
Requires three years of administrative experience in the practice of law
Preferred Qualifications
Prefers experience as an attorney in cases involving child welfare or juvenile law
Prefers experience as an attorney presenting and arguing legal cases in court and/or administrative hearings
Prefers experience as an attorney conducting legal analysis
Prefers substantive legal writing experience as an attorney in the areas of motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda
Prefers professional experience working in a liaison capacity with various internal and external entities
Prefers thorough knowledge of Illinois statutes and rules that have a substantial impact on Illinois juvenile court proceedings and/or DCFS’s administrative hearings
Conditions of Employment 1. Requires the ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure 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
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
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://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Work Location:
202 Krause Drive, Jerseyville, IL 62052 Agency Contact:
Michael Bernardy Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov (for questions only)
Posting Group:
Legal, Audit & Compliance
Revolving Door 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.
Contact Information 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:
donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr