OSG Managing Attorney, Public Service Administrator

About the role

The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission is hiring a Public Service Administrator (class title 37015) as Managing Attorney for its OSG division in Champaign, Illinois. Reporting to the Director of the Office of the State Guardian, the role supervises and coordinates the legal, guardianship and paralegal staff, advises them on cases and acts as public guardian in counties where the Governor has designated OSG as interim public guardian.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain an open caseload for the assigned regional office and appear in court when necessary
• Coordinate with regional managers on court activities, claims, property handling and accounts filed within statutory limits
• Supervise staff attorneys and other legal staff in duty assignment, resource allocation and performance
• Provide legal advice and assistance to staff attorneys on cases and activities
• Serve as public guardian in designated counties

Required profile

• Valid license to practice law in Illinois
• Graduation from an approved law school
• Three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in legal matters
• Ability to travel with overnight stays; overtime, including evenings and weekends, is a condition of employment
• Passing of fingerprint and background check

Preferred: three years of trial practice, experience with rules of evidence and case law, advising other attorneys, estate tax preparation, and disability or mental health law.

What we offer

• Anticipated starting salary of $8,571 to $10,571 per month
• Health, life, vision and dental insurance, pension plan and deferred compensation
• Paid parental leave, 12 paid sick days, 10-25 vacation days and 13-14 state holidays
• Hybrid schedule of 1 to 5 days per week in the office

Applications are made online through the State of Illinois career portal; a detailed resume is strongly encouraged.