Closing Date: 6th November, 2026
Description:
Position Overview:Under the Direction of Director of Office of the State Guardian, serves as managing attorney for the OSG division, responsible for supervising and coordinating the legal, guardianship, and paralegal staff of the division. Provides counsel to guardianship staff. Supervises staff attorneys and other legal staff in assignment of duties, allocation of resources, and supervision of performance. Provides legal advice and assistance to staff attorneys on cases and activities. Coordinates with regional managers all legal work required in the region including requests by guardianship representatives for court activities, ensuring that specific plans are made for the assignment and completion of court related activities, paying claims and handling property, and inventory and filing of accounts within statutory limits. Maintains an open caseload covering the assigned regional office and appears in court when necessary. Serves as public guardian in counties where the Governor has designated OSG as interim public guardian.
The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission offers a robust benefit package including:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
- Paid Parental leave
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Employees earn (12) paid sick days annually
- (10-25) paid vacation days (based on years of service)
- Employees earn (3) paid personal days (pro-rated based on start date)
- (13-14) paid state holidays annually
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.
Essential Functions:
- Maintains an open caseload covering the assigned regional office and appears in court when necessary.
- Coordinates with regional managers all legal work required in the region including requests by guardianship representatives for court activities, ensures that specific plans are made for the assignment and competition of court related activities, the payment of claims and handling of property, and that inventories and accounts are filed within statutory limits.
- Supervises staff attorneys and other legal staff in the assignment of duties, allocation of resources, and supervision of performance.
- Provides legal advice and assistance to staff attorneys on cases and activities.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
- Requires graduation from an approved law school.
- Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in legal matters.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prefers three (3) years of trial practice experience.
- Prefers three (3) years of experience with applying knowledge of rules of evidence and judicial and administrative procedures, case law, and research techniques.
- Prefers three (3) years of experience in advising, assisting, and directing other attorneys in implementing individual case strategy.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience in implementing agency policy and procedures.
- Prefers two (2) years of experience with estate taxes, especially the preparation and filing of such taxes.
- Prefers three (3) years of experience with disability and/or mental health law.
Conditions of Employment:
- Successful completion and passing of fingerprint and background check.
- Requires ability to travel with overnight stays as appropriate.
- Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
