at Department of Children and Family Services in Springfield, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Summary
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Child and Family Services Policy Counsel. Under administrative direction, this position will draft and revise administrative rules, policy documents, and Departmental procedures. The position will prepare and finalize rulemaking documents, conduct legal research, and represent the Office of Child and Family Policy at meetings with the staff of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit policy development related to 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, research, and organizational skills. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Job Responsibilities- Serves as Child and Family Services Policy Counsel
- Conducts legal research
- Leads work groups comprised of management and/or subject matter experts representing various divisions/disciplines within the Department
- Represents the Off
