Litigation Staff Attorney II

1 day ago

Chicago IL United States Illinoiscomptroller Full time

Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60601

Job Requisition ID: 41950

Agency: Guardianship and Advocacy Commission

Position Title: Litigation Staff Attorney II
Class Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR II - 45252
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 12/05/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6339 monthly; Full Range $6339-9178 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: RC010

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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 41950

Position Overview

This is a litigation-focused role defending mental health commitment and treatment cases. Key responsibilities include drafting motions, reviewing medical records, preparing clients, interviewing witnesses, and conducting legal research. The position requires regular attendance at hearings, trials (via Zoom and in-person), and case management dockets. Proficiency with Zoom (including using exhibits), Microsoft Office, and case management software is essential.

As a State of Illinois employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

  • Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
  • Health, life, vision and dental insurance
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
  • Pension Plan - vested at 10 years for Tier II
  • Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
  • Paid state holidays 13-14 annually
  • 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)
  • Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
  • Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
  • Four (4) years experience as lead counsel in bench and/or jury trials providing direct client representation and services.
  • Four (4) years in drafting, filing, arguing and defending petitions and motions.
  • Two (2) years of experience with relevant administrative, statutory and case law reference at administrative, trial and appellate levels
  • Four (4) years of advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis Nexus, Westlaw or other legal research platforms, Zoom, and WebEx
  • Three (3) years experience in preparing for and conducting weekly motion hearings, interpreting rules, regulations and relevant case law and proposing solutions to administrative and legal questions.
  • Three (3) years experience in technical research and writing detailed reports.
  • Two (2) years reviewing medical records, interviewing and preparing witnesses for trial, interviewing expert witnesses, interviewing lay witnesses.
  • Two (2) years in public speaking and educational training, including, coordinating and disseminating of information to service providers, community groups, and professional associations concerning legal representation of persons with disabilities and or recipients of mental health services.
  • Two (2) years experience in preparing for and conducting trials on a weekly basis.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the enhanced ability to adjust the level of communication to the target audience.
Conditions of Employment
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
  • Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
  • Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
  • Requires completion of 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.
About the Agency

Created in 1979, the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission protects the rights and promotes the welfare of persons with disabilities. A board of 11 commissioners, who serve without compensation, govern the agency. The Commission is an executive state agency created to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities. By providing legal representation, investigating complaints of rights violations, and providing state guardianship for Illinois’ population with disabilities, the Commission has given a voice to those who have previously gone unheard.

Work Hours: Monday-Friday; 8:30am-5pm

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

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).

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