The Department of Children and Family Services is seeking a Senior Regional Counsel to serve as legal advisor to regional field staff and provide legal analysis and consultation to caseworkers and supervisors.
Requirements
- Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
- Requires three years of experience in the practice of law
- Experience as an attorney in cases involving child welfare or juvenile law preferred
- Experience as an attorney presenting and arguing legal cases in court and/or administrative hearings preferred
- Experience as an attorney conducting legal analysis preferred
Benefits
- 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
- 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually
- 13 Paid Holidays annually
- Flexible Work Schedules
- 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
- Deferred Compensation Program
- Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program
