TECHNICAL ADVISOR II

Position Overview

Attorney needed! Under general direction this position performs a variety of technical and legal duties; receives complaints concerning the regulations of a variety of professions under the jurisdiction of the Division of State-wide Enforcement 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 an Administrative Law Judge, and, if applicable, the respective Board member. Presents the 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

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

• Conducts hearings and participates in informal conferences on complaints arising under the law within area of responsibility.  
• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

1. 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.
2. Prefers at least five years of litigation experience conducting trials or evidentiary hearings in state court, federal court, or administrative hearings. 
3. Prefers at least five years of experience acquiring extensive knowledge of state and federal laws, specifically relating to administrative and regulatory functions. 
4. Prefers at least three years of experience managing and maintaining individual case load. 
 

Conditions of Employment

1.    Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
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.