DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL

Deputy General CounselThe Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a Deputy General Counsel located in Chicago, Illinois. The incumbent will provide legal advice and counsel to the Division of Family and Community Services (FCS). Performs highly responsible administrative and technical work while serving as chief technical and legal advisor to the Directors. Provides comprehensive advice and consultation on the legality of all divisional activities, including policy matters, rules, regulations, procedures, administration, operation and litigation. Recommends changes in legislation to promote the programs of the Divisions.Essential FunctionsServes as Deputy General Counsel of the Department of Human Services assigned to programs by providing legal advice and counsel to the Division of Family and Community Services (FCS).Directs the conduct of complex studies of those agency operations affected by changing policy/legal requirements.Serves as full-line supervisor.Recommends changes in legislation to promote the programs of the Division.Implements legislation, procedures, rules, regulations, and court orders.Directs representation of the Agency by the Attorney General's Office and other attorneys in cases filed against the Department and in cases filed by the Department, in both Federal and State courts, as it relates to Public Assistance matters.Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.Minimum QualificationsRequires graduation from a recognized school of law.Requires a valid license to practice law in Illinois.Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.About the AgencyThe Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.