Senior Regional Counsel

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services • Aurora, IL • 1w ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12686873

Job Requisition ID:45612

Agency:Department of Children and Family Services

Title:Public Service Administrator Option 8L (Senior Regional Counsel)\ Closing Date/Time:05/19/2025

Supervisor:Carol Casey

Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary \$8,150 - \$10,150/month\ Job Type:Salaried\ County:Kane\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Plan/BU:None

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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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

\ No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Senior Regional Counsel. Under administrative direction, the position will represent the Department at all hearings on calendars in the juvenile courts of assigned counties, including temporary custody, adjudication, disposition, permanency, status, progress, termination of parental rights, and motion hearings. Additionally, the position will evaluate, prepare, and present evidence on behalf of the Department in court and at administrative hearings and service appeals. 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 and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. 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 Senior Regional Counsel

Interviews Department witnesses

Evaluates cases involving clients where the Department is involved

in court or seeking expunction or indication

Serves as legal advisor to the Regional Administrator

Plans, directs, and conducts technical legal screening and provides

case consultation to caseworkers and supervisors to help prepare cases for termination of parental rights (TPR), to determine when cases are trial ready for TPR, and to provide case consideration for case plan writing in all offices throughout the region

Serves as Department liaison to judiciary, States Attorneys Offices,

and various court personnel in numerous counties in the region

Serves as local Department liaison to the Attorney Generals Office

in cases in which the Department is represented by an Assistant Attorney General and represents the Department when the Attorney Generals Office authorizes self-representation by the Department

Maintains current working knowledge of new legislation, Department

rules and policy, and all relevant law

As legal counsel to the region, provides recommendations to regional

management in the discipline process, arbitration preparation, and grievance preparation concerning regional staff

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably

within the scope of the duties enumerated above

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