Assistant General Counsel

16 hours ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States State of Illinois Full time
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel

This is a critical role at the Illinois Human Rights Commission, providing first-level legal analysis and serving as a point of public contact for the agency.

The successful candidate will regularly interpret and apply federal and state anti-discrimination laws in the areas of employment, housing, access to financial credit, public accommodations, and education.

The Illinois Human Rights Commission is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from under-represented group members.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provides legal advice and technical support for the quasi-judicial and education functions of the Commission.
  • Assists in the development and review of proposed legislation affecting the Commission.
  • Assists with outreach, education, and training activities of the Commission.
  • Serves as a Special Assistant Attorney General and works with the Office of Attorney General to represent and defend the Commission in court.
  • Ensures the Commission's compliance with all statutory mandates.
Requirements:
  • Graduation from a recognized law school.
  • Possession of a license to practice law in Illinois.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working knowledge of the rules, practices, and procedures of the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
  • Broad and general knowledge of the functions and activities of the program divisions within the Commission.
  • Knowledge of federal and state anti-discrimination laws in the areas of employment, education, housing, access to financial credit, and public accommodations.
About the Agency:

The Illinois Human Rights Commission provides a neutral forum for resolving complaints of discrimination filed under the Illinois Human Rights Act.

The Commission strives to provide professional, competent, and considerate service to everyone who seeks information from us or who has a case before the Commission.

Benefits:
  • Flexible work schedules in some program areas.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
  • 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
  • Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II.
  • Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
  • Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs.
  • Paid state holidays 13-14 days annually.
  • 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually.
  • 12 Paid Sick Days annually.
  • 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually.


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