Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
General Counsel
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Location:Chicago, IL, US, 60612Job Requisition ID:
32349Agency:
Department of Children and Family ServicesClosing Date/Time:
12/11/2023Salary:
Anticipated starting salary: $6,550/month (Step 2)Job Type:
Salaried Full TimeCounty:
CookNumber of Vacancies:
3Plan/BU:
RC010This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Cook County Regional Counsel. Under general direction, this position will represent the Department at hearings on assigned calendar in the Juvenile Court of Cook County, including temporary custody, adjudication, disposition, permanency, status, progress, termination of parental rights, and motion hearings. The position will appear personally in court, especially on high profile or complex cases. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal, research, and organizational skills. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.Job ResponsibilitiesServes as Cook County Regional CounselAs directed, provides input into or conducts screenings to determine whether matters are legally sufficient to present to the courtProvides input into the planning and development of training for staff on legal issuesAs directed, makes periodic visits to assigned area office(s) to provide on-site legal consultation to workersPrepares memoranda on legal issuesMaintains current working knowledge of relevant federal and state statutory and case law, state and federal regulations, and Department policy and proceduresMaintains records of activities and actions taken on behalf of the Department and reports to supervisor regarding samePerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated aboveMinimum QualificationsRequires graduation from a recognized law schoolRequires possession of a valid license to practice law in IllinoisEmployment ConditionsRequires the ability to pass a background checkRequires possession ability to travelAbout The AgencyDCFS 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.Work Hours:
Monday - Friday / 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMWork Location:
2245 W Ogden Ave Chicago, IL 60612-4266Agency Contact:
Michael BernardyJob Family:
Legal, Audit & CompliancePIN#:
0305-27This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).Employment Type:
Full TimeSalary:
$78,600 - $103,860 AnnualBonus/Commission:
No
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32349Agency:
Department of Children and Family ServicesClosing Date/Time:
12/11/2023Salary:
Anticipated starting salary: $6,550/month (Step 2)Job Type:
Salaried Full TimeCounty:
CookNumber of Vacancies:
3Plan/BU:
RC010This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.Position OverviewThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Cook County Regional Counsel. Under general direction, this position will represent the Department at hearings on assigned calendar in the Juvenile Court of Cook County, including temporary custody, adjudication, disposition, permanency, status, progress, termination of parental rights, and motion hearings. The position will appear personally in court, especially on high profile or complex cases. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal, research, and organizational skills. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.Job ResponsibilitiesServes as Cook County Regional CounselAs directed, provides input into or conducts screenings to determine whether matters are legally sufficient to present to the courtProvides input into the planning and development of training for staff on legal issuesAs directed, makes periodic visits to assigned area office(s) to provide on-site legal consultation to workersPrepares memoranda on legal issuesMaintains current working knowledge of relevant federal and state statutory and case law, state and federal regulations, and Department policy and proceduresMaintains records of activities and actions taken on behalf of the Department and reports to supervisor regarding samePerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated aboveMinimum QualificationsRequires graduation from a recognized law schoolRequires possession of a valid license to practice law in IllinoisEmployment ConditionsRequires the ability to pass a background checkRequires possession ability to travelAbout The AgencyDCFS 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.Work Hours:
Monday - Friday / 8:30 AM - 5:00 PMWork Location:
2245 W Ogden Ave Chicago, IL 60612-4266Agency Contact:
Michael BernardyJob Family:
Legal, Audit & CompliancePIN#:
0305-27This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).Employment Type:
Full TimeSalary:
$78,600 - $103,860 AnnualBonus/Commission:
No
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