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Date:  May 25, 2023
Location: 

Chicago, IL, US, 60661

Job Requisition ID:  27388

Agency :  Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Professional Regulation/State-wide Enforcement/ Health Related Prosecutions

HR Tracking#: 35026/35027
Closing Date/Time: 06/09/2023
 
Salary:   $5,536 - $8,279 (Anticipated salary for non state: $5,536) CBA language Applies  
Job Type:   Salaried Full Time  
County:   Cook  
Number of Vacancies:   2  
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.

 

Posting Identification Number #27388

Position Overview

Attorney needed! Under general direction performs a variety of technical and legal duties; receives complaints concerning the regulations of a variety of professions arising under the law within area of responsibility, including but not limited to the Pharmacy Practice Act, the Nurse Practice Act, the Dental Practice Act, and all Cannabis Acts relating to both cases of alleged irregular practice by a licensee and cases of illegal practice by an unlicensed person.  Conducts hearings and participates in informal conferences.  Assembles the evidence, prepares and presents the written complaint and all pleadings; prosecutes the accused in hearings before the committees/boards. Presents the committee's/board's written report of Findings and Recommendations to the Director.  Presents the case to the State's Attorney or Attorney General’s Office or other enforcement authority to institute criminal proceedings.  Travels to various sites for conferences and meetings.

Job Responsibilities

  • Conducts hearings and participates in informal conferences on complaints arising under the law within area of responsibility, including but not limited to the Pharmacy Practice Act, the Nurse Practice Act, the Dental Practice Act, and all Cannabis Acts
  • Assembles the evidence, prepares and presents the written complaint and all pleadings
  • After decision by the committees/boards, presents the committee's/board's written report of Findings and Recommendations to the Director
  • Recommends referral of unlicensed practice cases to be prosecuted by sister enforcement agencies to the appropriate county and presents the case to the State's Attorney or Attorney General’s Office or other enforcement authority to institute criminal proceedings
  • Prepares the Department Record and Answer in mandamus actions brought against the Department under the acts within area of responsibility
  • Consults with attorneys, members of the public, law enforcement officials, and other interested parties regarding the application of the licensing laws within area of responsibility and the Rules and Regulations promulgated there under
  • 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 five years of experience with judicial and quasi-judicial procedure, the rules of evidence, administrative hearings, and trial procedure, specifically relating to professional licensing, cannabis regulations, or regulatory laws
  • Prefers at least five years of litigation experience conducting trials or evidentiary hearings in state court, federal court, or administrative hearings
  • Prefers at least five years of experience acquiring extensive knowledge of state and federal laws, specifically relating to administrative and regulatory functions
  • Prefers at least three years of experience managing and maintaining individual case load

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to travel

Education Degree

  • Requires graduation from a recognized law school
  • Requires the possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois

About the Agency

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.

Work Hours:  8:30am - 5:00pm Mon - Fri  
Work Location: 555 West Monroe Street Chicago IL 60661  
Agency Contact:
 
FPR.Employment@Illinois.gov

Job Family:  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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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

 


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