COOK COUNTY REGIONAL COUNSEL
Chicago, IL, US, 60612
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR II - 45252
Skill Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 03/31/2025
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $6,983/month (Step 2) Full Range $6,339 - $9,178
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 5
Plan/BU: RC010
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
REQ # 44866
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Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Cook County Regional Counsel. Under general direction, this position will represent the Department at hearings on assigned calendar in the Juvenile Court of Cook County, including temporary custody, adjudication, disposition, permanency, status, progress, termination of parental rights, and motion hearings. The position will appear personally in court, especially on high profile or complex cases. This position will also provide input into or conduct screenings to determine whether matters are legal sufficient to present to the court. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal, research, and organizational skills. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Essential Functions
- Serves as Cook County Regional Counsel
- As directed, provides input into or conducts screenings to determine whether matters are legally sufficient to present to the court
- Provides input into the planning and development of training for staff on legal issues
- As directed, makes periodic visits to assigned area office(s) to provide on-site legal consultation to workers
- Prepares memoranda on legal issues
- Maintains current working knowledge of relevant federal and state statutory and case law, state and federal regulations, and Department policy and procedures
- Maintains records of activities and actions taken on behalf of the Department and reports to supervisor regarding same
- 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 possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
Conditions of Employment
1. Requires the ability to pass a background check
2. Requires possession ability to travel
3. 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
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: 2245 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Agency Contact: Michael Bernardy
Email: Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.
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 on the using the “View Profile” link in 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.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago