Assistant General Counsel

24 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Cook County Sheriff's Office Full time
Job Title: Assistant General Counsel - FOIA

Join the Cook County Sheriff's Office as an Assistant General Counsel - FOIA, responsible for providing high-quality legal services to the organization. This role involves coordinating all FOIA requests for CCSO records, ensuring compliance with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and state/federal law.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Process all requests for records submitted by the public pursuant to FOIA and ensure that the CCSO's response(s) to all requests are compliant with FOIA and state/federal law.
  • Review and investigate all initial FOIA requests, serving as the liaison between departments to gather and review responsive records.
  • Prepare written responses to all requests in a timely manner as required under the FOIA statute.
  • Maintain the CCSO's electronic FOIA database by inputting and updating data.
  • Prepare written responses to the Attorney General's Public Access Counselor (PAC)'s inquiries and formal Requests for Review.
  • Assist in the management of all CCSO litigation, monitoring the Cook County State's Attorney's Civil Division and Special State's Attorneys in litigation matters.
  • Review laws and regulations affecting the Sheriff's Office, rendering legal opinions and providing advice to anticipate, avoid, mitigate, or resolve potential or pending legal issues.
  • Assist in the creation and review of proposed written directives, policies, and procedural manual changes.
  • Respond to questions regarding federal, state, and local laws and their impact on the Cook County Sheriff's Office, performing research into statutory and case law as necessary.
  • Handle employee matters involving County or State administrative bodies, participating in departmental disciplinary procedures and assisting in establishing policies to foster positive relationships with and among employees.
  • Act as a hearing officer for administrative matters, including but not limited to inmate disciplinary hearings.
  • Assist with the review and monitoring of existing and expired contracts, including grants, county contracts, memorandum of understanding, intergovernmental agreements, and professional service agreements.
  • Conduct legal research and complete tasks set forth by General Counsel, Assistant General Counsel, or Special Counsel in an organized and thorough manner.
Requirements:
  • A Juris Doctorate from an accredited institution.
  • Member of the Illinois Bar or admission to the Illinois Bar within one year of hiring date.
  • Ability to work within the Cook County Jail maximum, medium, and minimum-security divisions.
  • The Assistant General Counsel - FOIA must successfully complete an electronic training within 30 days after assuming the position and annually thereafter.
Benefits:
  • Health Insurance Program - Health insurance coverage includes medical, dental, and vision care and is available for an employee and his/her eligible dependents.
  • Holidays - Thirteen (13) Holidays are granted in each Fiscal Year.
  • Sick Leave - Granted sick leave is earned and accrued at the rate of one (1) day for each month of service and may be accumulated up to one hundred and seventy-five (175) working days.
  • Vacation Leave - Granted Vacation leave is earned and accrued, with employees having the opportunity to accrue ten (10) days within the Fiscal Year; Vacation leave accruals increase based on an employee's anniversary date of employment.
  • Personal Days - Employees earn and accrue one (1) personal day per quarter, up to a total of four (4) Personal Days per Fiscal Year.
  • Life Insurance - Basic term life insurance, equal to one (1) times the employee's annual salary, is offered to every employee at no cost, and the employee may elect to purchase supplemental coverage.
  • Pension Plan - Employees contribute into the Cook County Pension Fund and earn a prescribed percentage for each year of service; employees may be eligible for an annual annuity after ten (10) years of service and upon reaching a certain age based on when the employee started employment.
  • Deferred Compensation Program - Employees may elect to enroll in a deferred compensation plan, a tax-deferred plan which may be used as a supplemental retirement option.

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