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Illinois Department of Human Services Assistant General Counsel in Chicago, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12009569
Location:Chicago, IL, US, 60602
Job Requisition ID:38264
Agency:Department of Human Services
Closing Date/Time:07/10/2024\ Salary:Anticipated Salary: \$8,334 \$9,303 per month (\$100,008 \$111,636 per year)\ Job Type:Salaried\ County:Cook\ Number of Vacancies:1\ \
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Position Overview
Under administrative direction, serves as primary legal counsel to the Department for privacy, directing and participating in investigations and research, and provides legal advice and legal services for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD).
Job Responsibilities
- Serves as primary legal counsel to the Department for privacy.
- Serves as primary legal counsel for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and as co-counsel representing Department in legal matters.
- Analyzes, drafts, and reviews proposed legislation and rules for the Division. Advises the Division of proposed legislation.
- Conducts complex legal research regarding privacy issues which affect the Department and legal issues which affect the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel and/or Chief Privacy Officer.
- Serves as legal liaison for the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) and Privacy to other state agencies and offices, and to law enforcement agencies on legal issues.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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Work Hours:Mon Fri, 8:30am 5:00pm; 1 hour lunch, Flex Schedule; Off Sat/Sun; State Holidays\ Work Location:69 W Washington St Chicago, IL 60602-3134
Office of General Counsel
HIPAA, FOIA, DDD, and DRS
DDD/Trusts\ Agency Contact:DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov\ Posting Group:Leadership & Management; Legal, Audit & Compliance; Social Services
About the Agency
The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
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)
*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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)
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link:<https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx>
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