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Assistant General Counsel - Litigation and Eligibility (Public Service Administrator Opt 8L)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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Job Requisition ID: GC51334

Start Date: 11/10/2025

Closing Date: 12/11/2025

Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services

BPIS: 10020
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $9,200/monthly; Full salary range - $9,200 - $10,000/monthly
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

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

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 youre helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Office of the General Counsel is seeking a dynamic and experienced legal professional to serve as an Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Eligibility. This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of law, policy, and program developmentwhere your counsel drives innovation, compliance, and success across diverse operational areas. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the ideal candidate will provide strategic legal guidance on programmatic matters, manage complex legal risks, and support cross-functional teams in achieving organizational goals.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pretax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (1314) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation.HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions

• Serves as an Assistant General Counsel for Litigation and Eligibility by performing complex, professional, legalservices for Healthcare & Family Services (HFS) Deputy Counsel Litigation and Eligibility Rules Unit
• Researches files and develops case evidence for litigation by the Attorney General in defense of departmentalactions or in issues brought on by the department
• Conducts professional legal searches and reviews of court documents, filings, and rulings
• Conducts professional, legal research and provides legal interpretations
• Drafts proposed legislation, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules, and regulations for the Directors review
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school
• Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years progressively responsible legal experience in a public or privatebusiness organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional legal experience interpreting and applying Illinois state and federal laws, rules andregulations
• Two (2) years of professional experience performing legal services related to public assistance administration, policy, orlaw
• Two (2) years of experience conducting legal searches and reviews of court documents, filings, and rulings to determinepossible impact on policy or compliance for a public or private organization
• Two (2) years of professional legal experience developing and presenting case evidence for litigation in defense of a publicor private organization
• Two (2) years of professional legal experience conducting legal research and providing legal interpretations to advise apublic or private organization
• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating in verbal and written form with internal and external colleaguesand stakeholders
• Two (2) years of professional experience drafting or reviewing legislation, resolutions, rules, and regulations

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiringthe occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act]]>

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