Legislative & Policy Counsel
State of Illinois · Illinois
- Role
- Policy analyst
- First seen
- Jul 29, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $10,350 - $11,600/month
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Summary
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services seeks a Legislative and Policy Counsel to serve as liaison between legislative affairs and the department, monitoring proposals and representing DCFS interests before the General Assembly and Congress. The role requires expertise in child welfare law, ability to provide testimony on legislation and rules, and coordination with elected officials regarding statutory changes and agency policy.
Key qualifications
- Graduation from accredited law school and valid Illinois law license
- Three years of administrative experience in law practice
- Four years of professional experience reviewing and interpreting proposed rules and legislation
- Four years of experience conducting legal research and drafting legal opinions
- Four years of experience with child welfare-related statutes and rules governing DCFS operations
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