TECHNICAL ADVISOR II

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.