What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL position at State of Illinois?

Job Requisition ID : 45145

Closing Date / Time : [[03 / 10 / 2025]]

Agency : Illinois Prisoner Review Board

Class Title : PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option : Special License - Illinois Law License

Bilingual Option : None

Salary : $7,660 - $11,810 monthly

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Cook; Sangamon

Number of Vacancies : 1

Plan / BU : None

A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING

Please attach a DETAILED Resume / Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees

earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your

application. Please note that the Illinois Prisoner Review Board must verify proof of higher education for

any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the

position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

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 statues, 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.

Essential Function

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 and for which has principal authority when acting.

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

1. Requires having graduated from an accredited law school.

2. Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or private legal organization, preferably in the areas of criminal justice or administrative law.

3. Requires to be in, and maintain, good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC).

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers the ability to successfully apply learned knowledge and techniques to working environment.

Prefers working knowledge of principles and administration and management, including organization, controls and techniques used in dealing with management and procedural problems.

Prefers the skills and ability in analyzing, appraising and organizing facts, evidence and precedents and in presenting such material, involving a moderately complex problem; in clear and logical form in written media briefs, memoranda, summarizations, research reports or regulations.

Prefers the ability to maintain satisfactory public contracts and working relationships with others; to exercise sound judgement in appraising and evaluating problems of a procedural nature; and to use expediently all primary and secondary legal source materials, to analyze all legal documents and instruments to prepare, conduct and report formal and informal hearings.

Prefers the skill and ability to run computer operating systems, basic knowledge of Office Suites, including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Access; ability to operate and manage WebEx software and internet-based platforms.

Prefers working knowledge of the agency's program operations and policies.

Conditions of Employment

1. Possession of a valid current appropriate driver's license.

2. Ability to successfully pass Department of Corrections, Illinois State Police and county jail background checks as necessary to enter required correctional facilities throughout Illinois.

3. Ability to travel statewide to conduct screenings and hearings which could include overnight stays.

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

Posting Group : Legal, Audit & Compliance; Leadership & Management; Public Safety

Revolving Door :

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430 / 5-45 apply to this

position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during

State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall,

prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive

Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

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). You may receive emails from the following addresses :

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Salary : $7,660 - $11,810

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