Job Requisition ID: 55435
Opening Date: 06/23/2026
Closing Date: 07/07/2026
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Class Title: EXECUTIVE I - 13851
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6135 a month; Full Range $6135 - $9875 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC062 Technical Employees, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code: This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered. Essential Functions- Under direction of the Cannabis Counsel, as a Cannabis Division Research Administrator, organizes, coordinates, plans, executes and evaluates the research, legal research, statistical and documentary needs for the Division of Cannabis Regulation.
- Implements policy applicable to new, in progress and closed cases including cannabis litigation matters, requests for fine hearings, requests for Consent Orders, and all other matters brought before the Cannabis Counsel for resolution.
- Reviews, reconstructs and writes draft decisions and opinions based on factual evidence presented during hearings which do not involve interpretations of matters of law.
- Researches primary and secondary legal sources, as well as the preparation of subpoena compliance, legal memoranda and opinions.
- Gathers, reviews, and analyzes Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests inquiries.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties
enumerated above.
Specialized Skills- Requires six (6) months cannabis litigation support experience.
- Requires two (2) years of experience in legal and pre-legal field.
- Requires two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or paralegal assistant.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in business or public administration.
- Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers six (6) months of cannabis litigation support experience.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience in legal and pre-legal field.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience as a paralegal or paralegal assistant.
- Prefers one (1) year working experience
with precedent cases, search procedures, writing style format and vocabulary appropriate to the subject matter upon completion of a job learning period. - Prefers one (1) year experience with technical report writing, vocabulary and word usage.
- Prefers analytical skills in working with information such as would typically be acquired through a professional education.
- Prefers one (1) year of experience writing in a clear and concise manner.
- Prefers working knowledge to analyze and organize facts, evidence and precedents and to draft written material to legal staff in a clear and logical format.
- Prefers (1) year working experience organizing and presenting statistical data.
Conditions of Employment- Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in
the job description.
Work Hours: 8am-4:30pm
Headquarter Location: 801 E Sangamon Ave, Springfield, Illinois, 62702
Work County: Sangamon
Agency Contact: Bureau of Human Resources
Email: [email protected]Phone #: 217-785-5099
Posting Group: Leadership & Management
The Illinois Department of Agriculture administers an annual budget of approximately $200 million and employs more than 400 people statewide, with several hundred more seasonal employees hired during the summer to support the Illinois State Fair and Du Quoin State Fair. Separate bureaus administer programs and services directed at conserving the State's land and water resources; protecting the health and welfare of livestock and companion animals; overseeing state and county fairs; regulating seed, feed, and fertilizer products; ensuring the financial stability of grain dealers and warehouses; promoting Illinois food and agricultural products; and operating the State's horse racing programs.
AGR values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.
AGR offers a robust benefit package including;
- Monday-Friday work schedule
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- 12 Weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually
- Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service
- Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date
- Thirteen - Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspxIf this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!
This position DOES contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).
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