Assistant General Counsel

Login or Register Home Daily Jobs Post A Job Employers Create A Company Post A Free Job Post A Featured Job Search Resumes Job Seekers Dashboard Create A Resume Pricing Assistant General Counsel A State Government Office 44 minutes ago Chicago, IL 3 Years Full Time 56234 99,372 - 122,400 / Yearly Not Specified Share on Apply now Closing Date: 22nd June, 2026 Description: Position Overview: Under administrative direction, provides legal advice and legal services to the Divisions of Rehabilitation Services (DRS); serves as a liaison on matters with the Illinois Attorney General's Office; conducts legal review of special needs trusts, provides legal advice regarding disability law to the Department's Schools for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) and for the Deaf (ISD) and Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB). Essential Functions: As an Assistant General Counsel, provides legal advice and counsel to the Department of Human Services programs operated by the Division of Rehabilitation Services, including the Vocational Rehabilitation, the Home Service Program, the Illinois Centers for Rehabilitation and Education, the Illinois School for the Deaf, the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, Specialized Services, Disability Determination Services and Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waiver programs. Provides legal advice and counsel to the DRS Schools for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) and for the Deaf (ISD) and Business Enterprise for the Blind Program (BEBP). Analyzes, drafts, and reviews proposed legislation, rules, policies, and Medicaid Waivers for the Division of Rehabilitation Services. Conducts complex legal research regarding legal issues which affect the Division of Rehabilitation Services as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel for the Division of Rehabilitation Services, Chief Deputy General Counsels, and/or General Counsel. Reviews subpoenas, search warrants, and other requests for information received by the Division of Rehabilitation Services. Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications: Requires a law degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school. Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in the practice of law as a licensed attorney. Requires the possession of a license to practice law in Illinois. Preferred Qualifications: Three (3) years of professional experience litigating matters or advising clients on issues related to individuals with disabilities, healthcare law or educational or school law. Three (3) years of professional experience as a licensed attorney drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, data sharing agreements or other legal agreements. Three (3) years of professional experience as a licensed attorney responding to subpoenas, search warrants and other requests for information. Two (2) years of professional experience as a licensed attorney providing legal advice to management in a governmental, social services, healthcare or educational organization. Two (2) years of professional experience in reviewing proposed changes to statutes, administrative regulations and internal policies. Two (2) years of professional experience providing legal advice to clients on interpretation and implementation of Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waivers and/or federal Medicaid laws. Conditions of Employment: Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires the ability to work overtime. Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine. This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings. All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. Similar Jobs Assistant Attorney General - Special Litigation Illinois Attorney General Chicago, IL Full Time Staff Attorney - Career (Assistant Supervisor),... United States District Court - Northern District of Illinois Chicago, IL Full Time Assistant General Counsel Illinois Department of Human Services Chicago, IL Full Time Attorney-Advisor (Contract) Army Corps of Engineers - US Department of the Army Chicago, IL Full Time Legal Counsel - Board of Ethics City of Chicago, Illinois Chicago, IL Full Time About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. 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