Assistant General Counsel

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60602

Job Requisition ID:  38264

Agency:  Department of Human Services

Closing Date/Time:  07/10/2024
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $8,334 - $9,303 per month ($100,008 - $111,636 per year)
Job Type:  Salaried
County:  Cook
Number of Vacancies:  1

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Position Overview

Under administrative direction, serves as primary legal counsel to the Department for privacy, directing and participating in investigations and research, and provides legal advice and legal services for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).

Job Responsibilities

Serves as primary legal counsel to the Department for privacy.
Serves as primary legal counsel for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and as co-counsel representing Department in legal matters.
Analyzes, drafts, and reviews proposed legislation and rules for the Division. Advises the Division of proposed legislation.
Conducts complex legal research regarding privacy issues which affect the Department and legal issues which affect the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel and/or Chief Privacy Officer.
Serves as legal liaison for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and Privacy to other state agencies and offices, and to law enforcement agencies on legal issues.
Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college, preferably with courses in business law or legal studies.
Requires three (3) years administrative experience in the practice of law.
Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) years of professional experience in State and Federal privacy laws.
Four (4) years of professional experience conducting investigations and drafting investigation reports.
Three (3) years of professional experience responding to and advising governmental entities.
Four (4) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to use critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
Two (2) years of professional experience in drafting outgoing communications to media outlets and members of the legislature, as well as in responding to subpoenas seeking documents that may be protected under either State and/or federal law.
Two (2) years of professional experience reviewing proposed legislation, providing comments and working within deadlines.
Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1 hour lunch, Flex Schedule; Off Sat/Sun; State Holidays
Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-3134

Office of General Counsel

HIPAA, FOIA, DDD, and DRS

DDD/Trusts
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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