Job Requisition ID: 56234
Opening Date: 06/01/2026
Closing Date: 06/22/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $8,281 - $10,200 per month ($99,372 - $122,400 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded from Collective Bargaining Coverage
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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.
Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Headquarter Location: 69 W Washington St, Chicago, Illinois, 60602
Office of General Counsel
Rehabilitaiton Services
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services
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)
- Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- 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://cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html
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