Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607

Opening Date: 04/26/2024

Closing Date: 05/16/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,417 - $12,084 per month ($125,004 - $145,008 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

*** MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE ***

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Posting Identification Number 36978

Position Overview

The Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detailed-oriented individual with a license to practice law in Illinois to serve as the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance. The Deputy General Counsel will oversee several bureaus within the Department of Human Services, will liaise with others in the Department and other State and federal agencies, and will serve as the Department’s Chief Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Officer.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance.
• Oversees the Bureau of Civil Affairs. Conducts complex legal research and writing and provides legal advice and interpretation to Executive Staff regarding the full range of legal issues related to Civil Affairs, which includes but is not limited to ensuring compliance with non-discrimination, anti-harassment, sexual harassment, anti-retaliation and workplace violence administrative directives, and Federal and State non-discrimination and harassment laws.
• Serves as Chief EEO/Affirmative Action (AA) Officer for DHS.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective liaison relationships with and among other Divisions in DHS, State and Federal Agencies, the public, professional and lay groups, and employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
• Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires four (4) years professional experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four (4) years of professional experience conducting investigations and drafting investigation reports.
• Four (4) years of professional experience responding to and advising regarding governmental investigations, ethics investigations, sexual harassment investigations or civil rights violation investigations.
• Four (4) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
• Four (4) years of professional experience utilizing nondiscrimination and civil rights statute principles and practices.
• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with organizational leaders, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.
• Two (2) years of professional experience working with procedures, policies, rules or regulations for a public or private organization.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to travel.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1 hour lunch, Flex Schedule Available; Off: Sat/Sun, State Holidays
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

Office of General Counsel

Division of Compliance
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation Days

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
12 Weeks Paid Maternity/Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Tuition Reimbursement/Federal Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $10,417.00 - $12,084.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a license to practice law in Illinois?
• Do you possess four (4) years professional experience in the practice of law?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Administrative: 4 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• license to practice law (Required)

Work Location: In person