OSG Managing Attorney, PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR
Champaign, IL, US, 61820
Job Requisition ID: 59731
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/06/2026
Agency: Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 - 10,571 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: 1 to 5 Days per week in office, depending on operational needs
Headquarter Location: 2125 S 1st St, Champaign, Illinois, 61820
Work County: Champaign
Agency Contact: Colleen.Loehr@illinois.gov
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Position Overview:
Under the Direction of Director of Office of the State Guardian, serves as managing attorney for the OSG division, responsible for supervising and coordinating the legal, guardianship, and paralegal staff of the division. Provides counsel to guardianship staff. Supervises staff attorneys and other legal staff in assignment of duties, allocation of resources, and supervision of performance. Provides legal advice and assistance to staff attorneys on cases and activities. Coordinates with regional managers all legal work required in the region including requests by guardianship representatives for court activities, ensuring that specific plans are made for the assignment and completion of court related activities, paying claims and handling property, and inventory and filing of accounts within statutory limits. Maintains an open caseload covering the assigned regional office and appears in court when necessary. Serves as public guardian in counties where the Governor has designated OSG as interim public guardian.
The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission offers a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
- (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- (13-14) paid state holidays annually
Work hours and schedule will be mutually agreed upon by supervisor during the onboarding process.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home. No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Maintains an open caseload covering the assigned regional office and appears in court when necessary.
- Coordinates with regional managers all legal work required in the region including requests by guardianship representatives for court activities, ensures that specific plans are made for the assignment and competition of court related activities, the payment of claims and handling of property, and that inventories and accounts are filed within statutory limits.
- Supervises staff attorneys and other legal staff in the assignment of duties, allocation of resources, and supervision of performance.
- Provides legal advice and assistance to staff attorneys on cases and activities.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
- Requires graduation from an approved law school.
- Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in legal matters.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers three (3) years of trial practice experience.
- Prefers three (3) years of experience with applying knowledge of rules of evidence and judicial and administrative procedures, case law, and research techniques.
- Prefers three (3) years of experience in advising, assisting, and directing other attorneys in implementing individual case strategy.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience in implementing agency policy and procedures.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience with estate taxes, especially the preparation and filing of such taxes.
- Prefers three (3) years of experience with disability and/or mental health law.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful completion and passing of fingerprint and background check.
- Requires ability to travel with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
Created in 1979, the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission protects the rights and promotes the welfare of persons with disabilities. A board of 11 commissioners, who serve without compensation, govern the agency. The Commission is an executive state agency created to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities. By providing legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations, and providing state guardianship for Illinois’ population with disabilities, the Commission has given a voice to those who have previously gone unheard.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
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State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in using the “View Profile” link at the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid.
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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Nearest Major Market: Champaign
Nearest Secondary Market: Urbana