Senior Regional Counsel

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services Senior Regional Counsel Aurora, Illinois Apply Now

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Job Posting .Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60612Job Requisition ID:

40108Agency:

Department of Children and Family ServicesTitle:

Public Service Administrator Option 8L (Senior Regional Counsel)Closing Date/Time:

09/11/2024Supervisor:

Faith Wynn SealsAgency Contact:

Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov (for questions only)Salary:

Anticipated Starting Salary $8,150 - $9,600/monthJob Type:

SalariedCounty:

CookNumber of Vacancies:

4Plan/BU:

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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Senior Regional Counsel. This position will represent the Department in the Circuit Court of Cook County and provide legal advice and counsel to professional staff in various divisions of the Department. The role also involves representing the Department in various civil and administrative hearings. 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 will have excellent legal and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. 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 Responsibilities

Serves as a Senior Regional CounselProvides legal advice and counsel to professional staff in various divisions of the DepartmentServes as Department representative at all levels of administrative fair hearingsMaintains current working knowledge of new legislation, Department rules and policy, and all relevant lawProvides legal training to Department administrators, supervisors, and staff on various topics including testifying in courtPerforms other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

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