Closing Date: 15th October, 2024

Description:

Position Overview:
The Assistant General Counsel Is Critical to The Work of A Government Entity. This Position Provide First-Level Legal Analysis, Makes Recommendations to The Commissioners, and Serves as A Point of Public Contact for The Agency. the Successful Candidate Regularly Interprets and Applies Federal and State Anti-Discrimination Laws in The Areas of Employment, Housing, Access to Financial Credit, Public Accommodations, and Education. A Government Entity Is Strongly Committed to Diversity Within Its Community and Welcomes Applications from Under-Represented Group Members, Including, but Not Limited to People of Color, Lgbtqia Individuals, Veterans, Women and Persons with Disabilities.

Essential Functions:

Under the Supervision of The General Counsel, Provides Legal Advice and Technical Support for The Quasi-Judicial and Educations Functions of A Government Entity.
Assists in The Development and Review of Proposed Legislation Affecting the Commission.
Assists with The Outreach, Education, and Training Activities of The Commission.
Assists with The Commission's Fellowship for Law Students, Including Interviewing Potential Candidates; Formulating the Topics, Activities, and Projects for The Fellowship; Evaluating Work Product and Providing Constructive Feedback.
Serves as A Special Assistant Attorney General (spaag) and Works with The Office of Attorney General to Represent and Defend the Commission in Court.
Ensures the Commission's Compliance with All Statutory Mandates, Including, but Not Limited To, the Human Rights Act, Open Meetings Act, Freedom of Information Act, State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, and State Auditing Act.
Serves as The General Counsel's Designee and Represents the Commission to The Public, Legislators, Organizations, or Other State Agencies.
Performs Other Duties as Required or Assigned Which Are Reasonably Within the Scope of Duties Enumerated Above.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires Graduation from A Recognized Law School.
Requires the Possession of A License to Practice Law in Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefers Working Knowledge of The Rules, Practices, and Procedures of A Government Entity with Broad and General Knowledge of The Functions and Activities of The Program Divisions Within the Commission.
Prefers Working Knowledge of Federal and State Anti-Discrimination Laws in The Areas of Employment, Education, Housing, Access to Financial Credit, and Public Accommodations.
Prefers Knowledge of Judicial and Quasi-Judicial Procedures and Rules of Evidence.
Prefers Knowledge of The Common Law and The Provisions of Federal and State Laws Relating to Administrative and Regulatory Functions