Deputy General Counsel - Chicago, IL, United States - Illinois Department of Human Services

Description

Department of Human Services
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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Document s section of your application. The Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detailed-oriented individual with a license to practice law in Illinois to serve as the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance. The Deputy General Counsel will oversee several bureaus within the Department of Human Services, will liaise with others in the Department and other State and federal agencies, and will serve as the Department's Chief Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Officer.
Oversees the Bureau of Civil Affairs.

Conducts complex legal research and writing and provides legal advice and interpretation to Executive Staff regarding the full range of legal issues related to Civil Affairs, which includes but is not limited to ensuring compliance with non-discrimination, anti-harassment, sexual harassment, anti-retaliation and workplace violence administrative directives, and Federal and State non-discrimination and harassment laws.

Four (4) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, training staff, and preparing and signing performance evaluations.

Two (2) years of professional experience communicating with organizational leaders, ensuring detailed and critical analysis of work performed.

Two (2) years of professional experience working with procedures, policies, rules or regulations for a public or private organization.

Requires ability to travel.
*1 hour lunch, Flex Schedule Available; Off: Sat/Sun, State Holidays
Office of General Counsel

Legal, Audit & Compliance; 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.
A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Tuition Reimbursement/Federal Loan Forgiveness Eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)


Job Type:
Full-time

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
8 hour shift
~ Day shift
~ Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

Bachelor's (Preferred)

Administrative: 4 years (Required)