Job Requisition ID: 58753
Opening Date: September 15, 2026
Closing Date/Time: October 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Agency: Illinois Commerce Commission
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary $6,820 - $9,875 Monthly ($81,840 - $118,500 Annually)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook County
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC-10, Paygrade 20, Non-Code
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE**DO NOT CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON**APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONSTo apply, submit a cover letter, resume, a copy of any college transcripts or diploma, and a copy of your current certification or licensure, if applicable, to: Illinois Commerce Commission, Human Resources Department, 527 East Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62701 or via email to [redacted]
by 5:00 p.m. on October 16, 2026. You must include the position title and job requisition ID you are applying to in order to be considered. Failure to follow these application instructions as outlined will prevent you from being considered for this position.
Reasonable Accommodation StatementThe Illinois Commerce Commission is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Please reach out to Illinois Commerce Commission Human Resources directly if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for a job or for any other activity related to the hiring process.
Position OverviewUnder general supervision, performs technical and legal work of a general nature involving responsibility for representing staff in various matters before the Administrative Law Judges of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), for representing the ICC in various state and federal courts, and for providing legal advice to the ICC when it files comments on various matters pending before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
Essential Functions- Conducts investigations to determine statutory compliance by applying legal methods and procedures with reference to the legal implications involved.
- Researches and provides legal analysis and advice on various matters that are pending before the ICC and on various issues that arise during the course of the day.
- Represents staff before Administrative Law Judges at the ICC on various docketed matters.
- Reviews legislation, analyzes proposed legislation, and advises on legislative initiatives.
- Represents the ICC before the courts on matters resulting from Commission action or other matters affecting the ICC.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications- Requires a law degree.
- Requires a license in good standing to practice law in the State of Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications- Prefers extensive knowledge of the personal computer and its related software programs and applications, including at a minimum, Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Prefers superior oral and written English communication skills.
Conditions of Employment- Requires the applicant to pass a background check 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: 8:30 am-5:00 pm; Monday-Friday
Work Location: 160 North LaSalle, Ste. C-800, Chicago, Illinois 60601
Agency Contact: Valerie Tate
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