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Deputy General Counsel for Consent Decree Compliance and Reform (Senior Public Service Admin Opt 8L)

State of Illinois See More Job Openings by This Employer

Full Time
$11,400 - $13,400/month

Chicago, IL

June 6, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

Job Requisition ID: GC 47819

BPIS:

Starting Date: 6/6/2025
Closing Date: 06/23/2025
Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services
Class Title: SENIOR PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTR - 40070
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $11,400 - $13,400/month based on experience
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Excluded - Subject to Paragraph (1), (2), (3), or (6) of Section 4d of the Personnel Code

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Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview:

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is seeking a strategic legal leader to serve as the Deputy General Counsel for Consent Decree Compliance and Reform in the HFS Office of General Counsel. This position provides legal advice, counsel, assistance, and oversight related to implementation of consent decrees affecting the Department’s programs, policies, and legal obligations. This position reports to the General Counsel and collaborates with other legal and programmatic leaders in state government to anticipate and resolve legal, policy, and contractual issues that arise from the implementation of, and compliance with, consent decree requirements.

The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent verbal communication and negotiation skills, and have the ability to independently manage short-term and longer-term initiatives. They will be a professional, organized, and detail-oriented individual with a proven track record of success collaborating with other attorneys and nonlegal staff to achieve strategic outcomes. Previous experience with consent decrees or long-term institutional reform projects is a plus but not required.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

Monday-Friday work schedule
Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
(13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), We value staff as our greatest asset at the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS). We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high-quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services. The HFS Office of the Inspector General investigates, audits and reviews program activity to ensure the integrity of our programs is maintained.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions

Serves as Deputy General Counsel for Consent Decree Compliance and Reform for the Office of the General Counsel at the Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) by providing legal advice, review, assistance, and oversight relating to implementation of consent decrees affecting the Department’s programs, policies, and legal obligations to ensure the Department’s compliance with consent decree requirements
Collaborates with stakeholders across the state, both within and outside of the Department
Identifies potential areas of compliance risks and anticipates legal changes
Provides testimony before the General Assembly and JCAR to present the Department’s viewpoint and legal opinion regarding current and proposed legislation and ramifications on the Department, particularly regarding proposals that potentially impact existing consent decrees and the Department’s compliance
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

Requires graduation from a recognized law school
Requires possession of a valid Illinois license to practice law
Requires four (4) years of progressively responsible legal experience in a public or private organization

Preferred Qualifications

Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an attorney providing legal guidance for regulatory and/or consent decree compliance for a public or private organization
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an attorney in the practice areas of health or human services
Minimum of three (3) years of experience serving as an attorney providing legal counsel regarding the development of organization policies and procedures
Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience as an attorney coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as an attorney resolving legal disputes through negotiation and settlement

Conditions of Employment

Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate
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
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607
Agency Contact: HFSDPASAPPS@ILLINOIS.GOV
Posting Group: Leadership & Management

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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