Legal Counsel - Labor and Employment (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR)
State of Illinois · Illinois
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Oct 21, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- Anticipated Starting Salary $8,571 - $10,000 per month ($102,852 - $120,000 per year)
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Summary
The Legal Counsel – Labor and Employment provides specialized legal guidance on labor and employment matters for the Illinois Department of Early Childhood under the General Counsel's direction. The role engages with union representatives through the grievance process, conducts complex legal research on state and federal law, and serves as secondary contact for Freedom of Information Act requests involving labor, personnel, and discrimination issues.
Key qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited school of law and valid Illinois law license
- Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in law practice
- Experience providing legal representation in labor and employment matters including discrimination charges
- Proven experience conducting workplace investigations and preparing legally sound findings
- Knowledge of labor relations and experience in unionized environments
- Ability to conduct complex legal research and respond to FOIA requests
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