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Illinois Department of Human Services Deputy General Counsel (SPSA Option 8L Illinois Law License) in Chicago, Illinois
Deputy General Counsel (SPSA Option 8L Illinois Law License) - # 36978 MUST APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE * (Please copy and paste the link below to your browser) *https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/36978/ **Agency: Department of Human Services Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60607 Job Requisition ID: 36978 Opening Date: 04/26/2024 Closing Date: 05/16/2024 Posting ID:36978 Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,417 - $12,084 per month ($125,004 - $145,008 per year) Job Type: Salaried Full Time County: Cook [Number of Vacancies:]{#_Hlk121919639} 1 Plan/BU:None
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Position Overview 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 Departments Chief Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Officer.
Job Responsibilities *
- Serves as the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Compliance.
- 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.
- Serves as Chief EEO/Affirmative Action (AA) Officer for DHS.
- Serves as full-line supervisor.
- Establishes and maintains cooperative and effective liaison relationships with and among other Divisions in DHS, State and Federal Agencies, the public, professional and lay groups, and employees.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requiresknowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
- Requirespossession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
- Requires four (4) years professional experience in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)
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