Assistant General Counsel

Position Overview

The IDFPR is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to serve in the Professional Regulation Program Counseling Section in the Division of Legal Affairs. The Office of Legal Affairs provides legal advice to the Department's Division of Professional Regulation.  The Division is comprised of licensing, investigatory, and prosecutorial employees.  This entry-level attorney position will be responsible for providing legal guidance on their relevant acts and rules, drafting proposed legislation and administrative rules related to the professions enforced by the Division, and providing direct legal guidance to the Director of the Division.

State of Illinois Benefits 

• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance 
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave 
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II 
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement 
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs 
• Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually 
• 3 paid Personal Business Days annually 
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year) 
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment) 
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)  
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources 
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx 

Essential Functions

• Under direction of the Deputy General Counsel in the Professional Regulation Program Counseling Section, researches and writes legal opinions and memoranda on issues raised by members of boards/committees, staff or the public.

• Advises various boards/committees and members of the Division of Professional Regulation staff on legal and administrative issues relating to the licensing acts and rules enforced.

• Monitors administrative review matters and other litigation involving the Division of Professional Regulation by alerting appropriate staff of the status and outcome of the administrative review and litigation. 

• Uses legal software to conduct research and interviews to prepare drafts of legal positions concerning proposed legislation and proposed administrative rules.

• Advises the boards/committees on proper procedures during the process of hearing disciplinary cases and/or the deliberation process. 

• Confers and advises staff on legal or administrative problems within the Division of Professional Regulation. 

• Reviews, analyzes, and researches case law for the preparation of administrative, judicial, and quasi-judicial hearings and similar proceedings relating to the Division of Professional Regulations Acts, Rules, and regulations. 
• Prepares responses to subpoenas or other requests involving release of information by the Division of Professional Regulation.
• 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 the possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one year of experience completing legal memoranda.
• Prefers at least one year of experience using legal research software such as Westlaw and Lexis Advanced.
• Prefers at least one year of experience with case law analysis.
• Prefers at least one year of experience analyzing and organizing facts and evidence.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
• Revolving Door: Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine.
• Statement of Economic Interest: This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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

Agency Statement

IDFPR is a regulatory licensing and enforcement agency that protects the residents of Illinois, ensures the safety and soundness of financial institutions, ensures that competent professionals are licensed to provide services to the public, and enhances commerce in the state for the benefit of all its residents.