Under administrative direction, provides a full range of legal services with comprehensive support to designated facilities.
Coordinates specialized legal matters with the Office of the Attorney General including the handling of litigation in the Court of Claims cases.
Consults with and advises Department administrative staff, attorneys, other agencies and other interested parties regarding their rights, responsibilities, and duties of the department.
Conducts complex technical research for administrative officials of the Department.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Requirements
Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
Requires three (3) years of professional experience in the practice of law.
Prefers at least four (4) years of civil litigation experience handling federal, state, or administrative proceedings.
Prefers at least four (4) years of experience drafting legal memoranda, briefs, or pleadings.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with laws, policies, or regulations for a corrections agency.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience managing attorneys and support staff.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience developing litigation strategy, settlement and appeal posture in designated significant civil actions.
Prefers at least four (4) years of experience conducting legal research.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in a large agency or organization (500 or more employees).
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience in handling constitutional or administrative law.
Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience working with legislation.
Prefers at least two (2) years of experience utilizing Microsoft software such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, or similar software products.