Supervisory Regional Counsel

at Illinois Department of Children & Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Rockford, IL, US, 61101

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Agency:  Department of Children and Family Services 
Closing Date/Time:  06/28/2023 
Salary:  Anticipated Starting Salary $7,875 - $9,188 per month 
Job Type:  Salaried Full Time 
County:  Winnebago 
Number of Vacancies:  1 

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Supervisory Regional Counsel.  Under administrative direction, this 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 provide technical advice and counsel to Agency personnel conducting all levels of administrative “fair hearings” and serve as the Department’s representative in the “fair hearing” process, while supervising a subordinate attorney or paralegal.  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.

1. Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois

2. Requires three years of administrative experience in the practice of law

1. Prefers experience as an attorney in cases involving child welfare or juvenile law
2. Prefers experience as an attorney presenting and arguing legal cases in court and/or administrative hearings
3. Prefers experience as an attorney conducting legal analysis
4. Prefers substantive legal writing experience as an attorney in the areas of motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda
5. Prefers professional experience working in a liaison capacity with various internal and external entities
6. Prefers thorough knowledge of Illinois statutes and rules that have a substantial impact on Illinois juvenile court proceedings and/or DCFS’s administrative hearings

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check
2. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30am-5:00pm