Deputy General Counsel
State of Illinois · Illinois
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Jul 28, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $11,434 - $13,166 per month ($137,208 - $157,992 per year)
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Summary
The Office of General Counsel seeks a Deputy General Counsel to serve as principal legal advisor to the Division of Rehabilitation Services within the Department of Human Services. The role involves providing legal counsel on matters concerning services to individuals with disabilities, with concentrations in Medicaid law, education law, and administrative law. The Deputy General Counsel supervises other attorneys, drafts and reviews complex legal documents, and liaises with external parties including the Office of the Attorney General, non-profit agencies, and other government entities.
Key qualifications
- License to practice law in Illinois
- Four years of progressively responsible professional experience as a licensed attorney
- Experience litigating or providing legal advice on disability, healthcare, or education law matters
- Experience supervising attorneys and assigning legal work
- Experience drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and legal agreements
- Experience with Home and Community-Based Medicaid Waivers or federal Medicaid law
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