SUPERVISORY REGIONAL COUNSEL

Job Requisition ID: 52447. Closing Date: 02/05/2026. Seeking Supervisory Regional Counsel with experience in administrative law, particularly in cases involving child welfare or juvenile law. Responsible for providing technical advice and counsel to Agency personnel, planning and conducting technical legal screening, and serving as a liaison to judiciary and State's Attorney offices.

Requirements

• Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
• Requires three years of administrative experience in the practice of law
• Experience as an attorney in cases involving child welfare or juvenile law
• Experience as an attorney presenting and arguing legal cases in court and/or administrative hearings
• Experience conducting legal analysis
• Substantive legal writing experience as an attorney in the areas of motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda
• Professional experience working in a liaison capacity with various internal and external entities
• Thorough knowledge of Illinois statutes and rules that have a substantial impact on Illinois juvenile court proceedings and/or DCFS's administrative hearings

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
• 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