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We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome.
Position Overview
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board is seeking to hire a motivated, self-starting Deputy General Counsel for the Prisoner Review Board. The position will directly report to the General Counsel in preparing, developing and implementing rules and policies on legal issues, FOIA requests, oversee the statewide Preliminary Hearing Program, serve as a hearing officer and provide legal interpretations of statutes, regulations and policies for Board Members and agency staff. The ideal candidate will be able to work well with the public, staff and Senior Management. We invite those interested in public safety to apply.
Responsibilities
- Provides technical and strategic assistance to the General Counsel in preparing, developing and implementing rules and policies on legal issues confronting the Board and its statutory functions relating to hearings. Assists the General Counsel with Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests.
- Principal administrative responsibility for the statewide Preliminary Hearing Program. Serves as a resource to government officials, attorneys, and the public, by providing legal opinions, interpretation, and advice with respect to the Prisoner Review Board policy, procedures, and applicable state and federal laws.
- Serves as a Hearing Officer traveling to attend and / or conduct preliminary and complex hearings. When prioritizing and executing hearing protocols, the Deputy General Counsel is the principal implementer of Board policy and exercises the Board's statutory authority.
- Drafts and reviews contracts and grants.
- Provides legal interpretation of statutes, regulations, and policies for agency staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Conditions of Employment
Work Hours
8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.
Work Location
Chicago - 555 W. Monroe, 13th Floor and / or 1001 N. Walnut, Springfield, IL 62702
Agency Contact
Nikki Damhoff
Email : Nichole.Damhoff@Illinois.gov
Phone # : 217-782-7273
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