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Job Description
Location:
Urbana, IL, US, 61801
Job Requisition ID: 34881
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Closing Date/Time: 02/21/2024
Salary: $7,473 - $11,522 (Anticipated Starting Salary $7,875 - $9,583/month)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Champaign
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: Managerial Exclusion 010
REQ #34881
Job Responsibilities
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Senior Regional Counsel. Under administrative direction, the position will represent the Department at all hearings on calendars in the juvenile courts of assigned counties, including temporary custody, adjudication, disposition, permanency, status, progress, termination of parental rights, and motion hearings. Additionally, the position will evaluate, prepare, and present evidence on behalf of the Department in court and at administrative hearings and service appeals. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.
Job Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
About The Agency
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Location: 508 S Race St Urbana, IL 61801-4155
Agency Contact:
Michael Bernardy
Email: Michael.Bernardy@illinois.gov
Phone #:217-558-8163
Job Family: Legal, Audit & Compliance; Leadership & Management
PIN #: 03-3535
Company Description
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.
DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.