Legal Counsel

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• Job Requisition ID:**51906\
• Closing Date:**01/08/2026\
• Agency:**Department of Children and Family Services\
• Class Title:**PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015\
• Skill Option:**Special License - Illinois Law License\
• Bilingual Option:**None\
• Salary:**Anticipated Starting Salary \$9,167 to \$11,000 Monthly\
• Job Type:**Salaried\
• Category:**Full Time\
• County:**Cook\
• Number of Vacancies:**1\
• Bargaining Unit Code:**None\
  
  

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## Essential Functions

• Serves as Legal Counsel to the DCFS Guardian.
• Plans and conducts investigations and complex legal research on
  
  

issues affecting the DCFS Office of the\

Guardians administration of statutory duties and responsibilities.

• Accesses and updates systems and procedures to monitor and track
  
  

criminal matters, probate and estate cases,\

administrative actions, education cases, civil actions, and other

general legal case information for youth in care, such\

as court appearances, pleadings, discovery, and contracts.

• Reviews the implementation of program initiatives, policies, and
  
  

procedures through site visits and other means.

• Develops and provides training for Department staff regarding the
  
  

duties and responsibilities of the Office of the\

Guardian.

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably
  
  

within the scope of the duties enumerated\

above.