Assistant General Legal Counsel

Essential Functions

• Serves as Assistant General Legal Counsel for ILETSB.
• Provides advice to Chief Legal Counsel and other legal staff in the administration and implementation of policies concerning the processing of legal inquiries, subpoenas, documents, records, and regulations to ensure that staff handles and processes documents within legal restraints and confidentiality requirements.
• Researches, consults with, and offers advice to agency human resources and management staff, and other necessary State agencies relative to the legal aspects of personnel matters.
• Drafts legislation, resolutions, administrative rules, and amendments pertaining to law enforcement and corrections officers, Board funding or other law enforcement related issues in collaboration with the Chief Legal Counsel and other legal staff.
• Conducts and directs confidential investigations pertaining to the decertification of law enforcement officers, including those convicted of a felony/misdemeanor.
• Tracks and reviews newly proposed legislation affecting the Police Training Act.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college, possession of a Juris Doctorate degree from an accredited law school, and possession of a current and valid Illinois law license.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers three (3) years or more of work experience in and demonstrated knowledge of public and business administration, principles, and practices.
• Prefers two (2) years or more of prior work experience in and demonstrated understanding of State and Federal law as applicable to criminal justice, law enforcement, and law enforcement agencies.
• Prefers one (1) year or more of prior work experience in and demonstrated understanding of employment law and labor relations.
• Prefers one (1) year or more of work experience with and demonstrated understanding of State government operations and the legislative process.
• Prefers three (3) years or more of demonstrated ability to develop and maintain professional, cooperative, and effective working relationships.
• Prefers three (3) years or more of demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel & Adobe Acrobat.

Conditions of Employment

• Possession of current & valid Illinois license to practice law.
• Requires possession of a valid Illinois Driver's License and the ability to travel frequently in the performance of duties, 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 requires the ability to work evenings and weekends.
• This position is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other law enforcement/criminal justice related topics relevant to the job duties.
• Requires ability to pass a criminal background and employment history check.

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

The Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board is the state agency mandated to promote and maintain a high level of professional standards for law enforcement and correctional officers. Its purpose is to promote and protect citizen health, safety, and welfare by encouraging municipalities, counties, and other governmental agencies in their efforts to upgrade and maintain a high level of training and standards for law enforcement personnel. The Board is responsible for developing and providing quality training and education, setting professional standards, and aiding in the establishment of adequate training facilities. By constantly adapting to changes in technology, the ever‐changing face of crime in the United States, and society's demands on those entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing its laws, the Board plays a crucial role in the professionalization of policing in Illinois. The Board is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to building and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. The Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board is a drug‐free workplace.