SENIOR REGIONAL COUNSEL

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services • Champaign, IL • 1h ago

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13346764

Job Requisition ID:54205\ Closing Date:04/09/2026

Agency:Department of Children and Family ServicesClass Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015\ Skill Option:Special License - Illinois Law License\ Bilingual Option:None\ Salary:Anticipated Starting Salary \$9,167 - \$10,500/month\ Job Type:Salaried\ Category:Full Time\ County:Champaign\ Number of Vacancies:1\ Bargaining Unit Code:None\ Merit Comp Code:Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage

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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.**

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 regional field staff

Plans, directs, and conducts technical legal screening and provides

case consultation to caseworkers andsupervisors to help prepare cases for termination of parental rights (TPR), to determine when cases are trial ready for TPR

Serves as Department liaison to judiciary, States Attorneys Offices,

and various court personnel in numerous counties in the region

Maintains current working knowledge of new legislation, Department

rules and policy, and all relevant law

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably

within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois

Requires three years of experience in the practice of law

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers experience as an attorney in cases involving child welfare

or juvenile law

Prefers experience as an attorney presenting and arguing legal cases

in court and/or administrative hearings

Prefers experience as an attorney conducting legal analysis

Prefers substantive legal writing experience as an attorney in the

areas of motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda

Prefers professional experience working in a liaison capacity with

various internal and external entities

Prefers thorough knowledge of Illinois statutes and rules that have

a substantial impact on Illinois juvenile court proceedings and/or DCFSs administrative hearings

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