What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel position at State of Illinois?

Job Requisition ID : 44635

Closing Date / Time : 02 / 21 / 2025

Agency : Department of Insurance

Class Title : PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option : Special License - Illinois Law License

Bilingual Option : None

Salary : $7,966 - $9,167 Anticipated Monthly Salary

Job Type : Salaried

Category : Full Time

County : Cook

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 Department of Insurance 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.

Answer all application questions thoroughly. DO NOT STATE "SEE RESUME".

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Insurance seeks an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Legal Counsel. This position engages in specialized legal work and performs complex technical work on Department’s regulation of health insurance and the operation of the State-based Exchange. This position is well-suited to an attorney with an interest in health insurance and an aptitude for learning and independent research even if the attorney does not have substantial prior experience with insurance. Due to the responsibilities related to proposed legislation and regulations, this position may afford opportunities to engage not only with questions of legal interpretation, administrative law, insurance law, and effective legal writing, but also with how existing and proposed laws and rules meet public policy objectives to impact various stakeholders. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Essential Functions

Engages in specialized legal work with emphasis on health insurance and the State-Based Exchange : drafts and reviews proposed health bills, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Under direction of the Deputy General Counsel, plans, directs and conducts extensive and complex research into various legal matters and presents reports to supervisors : advises on investigations and research activities; determines facts, prepares administrative orders or decisions, and advises Department administrators.

Confers with witnesses, other attorneys, legislators, board and commission members, and members of the public on difficult problems of statutory interpretation, compliance, legislation, and rulemaking involving all aspects of the insurance business in the State of Illinois, travels to perform this duty.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a law degree and license to practice law in Illinois.

Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with common law and of State and Federal laws, particularly relating to administrative and regulatory functions.

Prefers at least one (1) year of experience drafting or reviewing proposed legislation or regulations.

Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with planning, laying out and reviewing work relating to complicated legal problems.

Prefers at least intermediate proficiency with legal research databases, including LexisNexis or Westlaw.

Prefers at least three (3) years of experience demonstrating good oral and written communication skills.

Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with principles of administration and management, including organization, controls, and techniques used in dealing with management and procedural problems.

Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in maintaining satisfactory working relationships with management, other attorneys, employees, and the general public.

Prefers at least intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, including formatting and track changes.

Employment Conditions

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

Requires the ability to pass background check.

Requires an absence of any disciplinary actions or ethical violations.

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

The Department of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance market in the State of Illinois including, but not limited to, licensing and educating insurance agents, investigating Workers Compensation fraud, and examining the operations and finances of insurance companies domiciled in the state. We are committed to protecting consumers and regulating the insurance industry with innovation and efficiency. DOI has approximately 220 employees who are split between our Chicago and Springfield offices.

State of Illinois employees enjoy a robust benefit package, including :

Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)

12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over from year to year)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave

3 Paid Personal Days annually

Pension Plan

Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical / Daycare)

Flexible work schedules may be available, dependent upon position

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Visit https : / / www2.illinois.gov / cms / benefits / Pages / default.aspx for more information about our benefits.

Work Hours : M-F; 8 : 30-5 : 00

Work Location : Chicago - 115 S LaSalle St

Email : DOI.HR@illinois.gov

Posting Group : Leadership & Management

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 : $7,966 - $9,167

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