Senior Regional Counsel

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

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 57487 
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 08/25/2026
​Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,488 - $10,900/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage

 
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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Senior Regional Counsel. This position will represent the Department in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The position will also provide legal advice and counsel to professional staff in various divisions of the Department and will represent the Department in various civil and administrative hearings. 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.

• Serves as a Senior Regional Counsel
• Provides legal advice and counsel to professional staff in various divisions of the Department
• Serves as Department representative at all levels of administrative “fair hearings”
• Maintains current working knowledge of new legislation, Department rules and policy, and all relevant law
• Provides legal training to Department administrators, supervisors, and staff on various topics including testifying in court
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above