ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE

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Date: Sep 2, 2026 Location: Ottawa, IL, US, 61350 Opening Date: 09/02/2026 Closing Date: 09/17/2026 Agency: Department of Children and Family Services Class Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR III - 45253 Skill Option: None Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,060 monthly; Full Range $8,060-$11,851 monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Bargaining Unit Code: RC010 Professional Legal Unit, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: Work Hours : Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability :It is required that a person reports to the headquarters on this job position as necessary (could be weekly, monthly, or other schedule) dependent on operational need Headquarter Location :Ottawa - 1580 1St Ave Work County :LaSalle Agency Contact : View email address on click.appcast.io This 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. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Position Overview The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Technical Advisor III. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership and communication capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Essential Functions Serves as Administrative Law Judge Guides the appeal through pre-hearing phases Presides at formal administrative hearings convened throughout the state of Illinois Prepares complete administrative records in cases appealed to the Circuit Court on administrative review in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act On a regular basis, reviews developments in the relevant law, both state and federal, and conducts legal research into more complex issues Provides input to the Chief Administrative Law Judge in formulating and reviewing rules and procedures pertaining to the Administrative Hearings Unit Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications Requires graduation from a recognized law school Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois Requires 2 years of professional experience in the practice of law