EXECUTIVE I - LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING ADMINISTRATOR
Springfield, IL, US, 62702
Job Requisition ID: 51400
Closing Date: 12/08/2025
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $5928 - $8493 anticipated starting salary monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:
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.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Organizes, plans, executes and evaluates the necessary components of a regulatory violation and administrative hearings.
- Manages the Illinois Department of Agriculture's rulemaking program.
- Under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel, receives, reviews, and routes contracts for the Illinois Department of Agriculture.
- Conducts legal research and provides written findings.
- Responsible for managing and implementing policy for IDOA compliance with subpoena requests.
- Coordinates the process of Court of Claims lapsed appropriation cases between IDOA and the Office of the Attorney General.
- Serves as the back up to the IDOA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Specialized Skills
- Requires coursework in legal or pre-legal field.
- Requires two (2) years of experience as a paralegal, paralegal assistant or a similar legal field.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
- Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers coursework in the legal or pre-legal field.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience as a paralegal, paralegal assistant or a similar legal field.
- Prefers thorough knowledge of common laws and Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to agriculture.
- Prefers one (1) year experience with judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative procedures and rules.
- Prefers one (1) year experience drafting complex and technical legal documents.
- Prefers two (2) years experience conducting legal research and using Lexis+ or similar software for legal research.
- Prefers two (2) years experience analyzing and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents and drafting written material for presentation to legal staff in a clear and logical format.
- Prefers one (1) year experience processing subpoenas and FOIA requests.
- Prefers Intermediate proficiency with using MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and Webex or similar programs.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- 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.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday
Work Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: AGR.HumanResources@illinois.gov
Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance
The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.
AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
- Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
This position DOES 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: Springfield