Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago
Case Attorney
Lesbian and Gay Bar Association of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chicago-CASE-ATTORNEY-IL-60661/1223950700/
Position Overview
Conducts investigations and analysis of claims of torture as assigned by the Executive Director of the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission or the Attorney Supervisor. Evaluates claims for legal compliance with statute 775 ILCS 40/1 et seq. and Administrative Codes 2 Ill. Admin. 3500 and 20 Ill. Admin. 2000 and existing Commission caselaw. Gathers documentary evidence; interviews witnesses; interviews claimants. Drafts recommended determinations and court filings, sometimes requiring research of statutory criminal law and common law; presents recommended determinations to Commission for final determination.
Responsible for all aspects of crime victim notification for those cases assigned to him/her. Performs very infrequent legal analysis of Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, compliance law, employment law, and other statutes/topics as requested by Executive Director.
Essential Functions
Serves as case attorney for the Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission (TIRC) and provides direct specialized legal services for Commission issues, with primary emphasis on Torture Inquiry and investigatory procedures.
Analyzes evidence, after investigation into a claim of torture is complete, in conjunction with legal standards of TIRC Act and caselaw to determine a recommendation to make to the Executive Director and Commission regarding granting of claims and referral to court or denial/dismissal of claims.
Performs occasional Commission-related research/drafting assignments as assigned by the Executive Director or Supervising Attorney regarding legal matters pertinent to Commission business.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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Position Overview
Conducts investigations and analysis of claims of torture as assigned by the Executive Director of the Illinois Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission or the Attorney Supervisor. Evaluates claims for legal compliance with statute 775 ILCS 40/1 et seq. and Administrative Codes 2 Ill. Admin. 3500 and 20 Ill. Admin. 2000 and existing Commission caselaw. Gathers documentary evidence; interviews witnesses; interviews claimants. Drafts recommended determinations and court filings, sometimes requiring research of statutory criminal law and common law; presents recommended determinations to Commission for final determination.
Responsible for all aspects of crime victim notification for those cases assigned to him/her. Performs very infrequent legal analysis of Freedom of Information Act, Open Meetings Act, compliance law, employment law, and other statutes/topics as requested by Executive Director.
Essential Functions
Serves as case attorney for the Torture Inquiry and Relief Commission (TIRC) and provides direct specialized legal services for Commission issues, with primary emphasis on Torture Inquiry and investigatory procedures.
Analyzes evidence, after investigation into a claim of torture is complete, in conjunction with legal standards of TIRC Act and caselaw to determine a recommendation to make to the Executive Director and Commission regarding granting of claims and referral to court or denial/dismissal of claims.
Performs occasional Commission-related research/drafting assignments as assigned by the Executive Director or Supervising Attorney regarding legal matters pertinent to Commission business.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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