Administrative Law Judge

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

Job Description

Chicago, IL, US, 60612

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Closing Date/Time: 10/10/2023

Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8,750-$11,667/month

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Deputy Chief Administrative Law Judge. Subject to management approval, this position will serve as second-in-command of the Administrative Hearings Unit and will direct, evaluate, and monitor the activities of attorneys engaged in administrative hearings and reviews on a variety of child welfare, child protection, and licensing issues. This position establishes and maintains systems for receiving and docketing hearing requests, assigning and scheduling hearings, and reporting hearing officers’ recommendations to the Chief Administrative Law Judge and the Director. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

1. Requires completion of law school

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

3. Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois

1. Three years of experience supervising professional legal staff in a public or business organization

2. Two years of professional experience in the practice of child law

3. Two years of professional experience conducting or arguing hearings and appeals

4. Two years of professional experience conducting legal analysis as an attorney

5. Three years of professional management experience in a public or business organization

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check

2. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license

3. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Work Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM