Legal Counsel

Position Overview
·         Serves as Legal Counsel to the DCFS Guardian.

·         Plans and conducts investigations and complex legal research on issues affecting the DCFS Office of the
Guardian’s 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.

Minimum Qualifications
1.       Requires graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.

2.       Requires three years of progressively responsible experience in the practice of law in the area of child welfare or public welfare law.