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| Company: | OSPS - Office of Statewide Pretrial Services, IL | ||
| Job Title: | In House Jobs - JDHuntr - Deputy General Counsel $118,000.00 – $130,000.00 |
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| Job Category: | General Corporate / Legislation [ View All General Corporate Jobs ] | ||
| Job Reference: | 87480 | ||
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| This role involves providing legal support across a wide range of matters, including conducting legal research, preparing memorandums, reviewing court decisions, and assisting with litigation documents. Responsibilities also include analyzing legislation, responding to subpoenas and information requests, handling employment-related legal issues, preparing staff for court testimony, ensuring organizational compliance with state and federal laws, supporting internal investigations, and reviewing contracts, grants, procurement documents, and leases under the guidance of senior legal leadership, while performing other assigned duties as needed. Deputy General Counsel Location: Springfield, IL Job Type: Full time FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: Conducts legal research and prepares legal memorandums on a variety of areas of law, including criminal procedure, contracts, procurement, employment and confidentiality issues. Reviews and summarizes relevant appellate court opinions. Provides litigation support, such as drafting and reviewing motions, pleadings and discovery responses. Analyzes pending legislation and prepares bill summaries. Tracks and responds to subpoenas and information requests. Assists with employment related legal matters such as wage garnishments, unemployment insurance, discrimination, wrongful termination, Family Medical Leave Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Labor Standards Act. Instructs and prepares OSPS staff for testifying in court. Reviews OSPS policies, standards and practices to determine compliance with state and federal law. Assists with internal investigations by reviewing supporting documentation, interviewing witnesses, and summarizing findings as directed. Under the direction of the general counsel, reviews contracts, grant applications, grant agreements, procurement documents and leases. Performs other duties as assigned. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum Qualifications: A Juris Doctorate Degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association. Licensed to practice law in Illinois. Five or more years of practicing law. Ability to be LEADS certified Must possess a valid Illinois driver’s license and demonstrate proof of automobile insurance to operate a personal vehicle on state business, as well as maintain a safe driving record. Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook). Preferred Qualifications: Seven years in the practice of law. Three years of experience with legal research and writing. Three years of experience drafting, researching or analyzing legislation. Three year of experience with criminal procedure in Illinois or federal courts. Two years of supervisory experience. OTHER KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Effective oral and written communication, presentation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to plan, organize, implement, and maintain a variety of functions and projects simultaneously and meet required deadlines and schedules. Ability to positively and professionally interact with co-workers. Demonstrated leadership skills including planning and priority setting, sound decision-making, problem-solving, and analytic and interpretive skills. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to sit for extended time periods. Professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and ability to process written documents. Ability to travel, including overnight stays, as required. Benefits An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time. Salary $118,000.00 - $130,000.00; starting salary commensurate with experience Deputy General Counsel $118,000.00 – $130,000.00 Office of Statewide Pretrial Services 87480 |
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| Company: | OSPS - Office of Statewide Pretrial Services | ||
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| Employment type: | Full Time | ||
| Salary: | $118,000.00 – $130,000.00 | ||
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| Degree: | JD | ||
| Experience (year): | Unspecified | ||
| Job Location: | Springfield, IL USA | ||
| Zip/Postal Code: | 62701 | ||
| Post Date: | 07/02/2026 | ||
| More Details: | Click here to read more about this job. | ||
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