Location:  Chicago, IL, US, 60602

Job Requisition ID:  42285

​Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License

Bilingual Option: None

Opening Date:  10/29/2024

Closing Date/Time: 11/20/2024

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,996 - $9,287 per month ($95,952 - $111,444 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch (flex available)

Work Location: 69 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-3134

Office of General Counsel

Division of Administrative Hearings

Bureau of Hearings

 

Please click on the link to apply: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/42285/

 

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.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible 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 Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a dynamic, organized, detail-oriented licensed attorney in Illinois to serve as a Supervising Administrative Law Judge for the Department.  The Administrative Law Judge Supervisor will review subordinates’ draft Final Administrative Decisions for completeness, accuracy, and consistency with applicable Federal and State regulations, administrative code, and case law as well as Department policy and Bureau guidance and practice.  This individual will be responsible for conducting fair and impartial administrative hearings involving appeals filed by clients of Department of Human Services (IDHS) in connection with a variety of State and Federal programs as well as conferring and advising management on policy, legal or administrative problems related to the appeals process.  The Supervising Administrative Law Judge will be responsible for the regular evaluations of subordinate Administrative Law Judges, including providing guidance and training, as well as administering counseling and discipline in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Supervising Administrative Law Judge.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Conducts fair and impartial administrative hearings involving appeals filed by clients of Department of Human Services (DHS) in connection with a variety of State and Federal programs.
• Confers and advises management on policy, legal or administrative problems related to the appeals process.
• Reviews draft decisions transmitted by other supervisors for consistency with applicable Federal and State regulations, administrative code, and case law as well as Department policy and Bureau guidance and practice.
• Investigates and drafts responses to correspondence about hearings and decisions.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
• Requires the possession of a license to practice law in the State of Illinois.
• Requires three (3) years progressively responsible administrative legal experience for a public or private organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience in administrative law, including but not limited to analyzing and researching legal documents and instruments in order to prepare and conduct formal or informal administrative hearings, from initial pleadings and responses, through discovery, hearing, and post-hearing filings.
• Three (3) years of professional experience working with statutes and administrative rules, case law, and other legal literature.
• Three (3) years of professional experience with electronic case management software and the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work and providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, evaluating staff, training staff, and approving time off.
• Two (2) years of professional supervisory experience reviewing and editing the written legal work product of subordinate staff.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in advising management or clients on policy, legal, or administrative problems related to policies and operating procedures.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to travel.
• Requires advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, computers, and electronic databases.

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

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• A Pension Program
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx