Administrative Law Judge

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Opening Date: 06/15/2026\

Closing Date: 06/30/2026\

Department of Children and Family Services

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TECHNICAL ADVISOR III - 45253

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Skill Option: None \

Bilingual Option: None \

Anticipated Salary (effective 7/1/26) \$8060/month; Full Salary

Range \$8060-\$11851/month

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Salaried

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Full Time

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County: Kane \

Number of Vacancies: 1\

Bargaining Unit Code: RC010 Professional Legal Unit, AFSCME \

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• Why Work for Illinois?**

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## Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an

organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as

Administrative Law Judge. Under administrative direction, this position

will monitor the adjudication of complaints issued under the Illinois

Department of Children and Family Services from the date of issuance

until completion of an order recommending final disposition thereof to

the Director. The position will compose formal written recommendations

for the Directors action and will review tapes and transcripts,

documentary evidence, and post hearing briefs in order to prepare

recommendations for the Director. The position will prepare recommended

orders and decisions and set forth specific findings of fact,

conclusions of law, and analysis of the relevant statutes, regulations,

and court decisions. This position will guide the appeal through

pre-hearing phases and will preside at formal administrative hearings

convened throughout the state. This position is a wonderful opportunity

for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to ensure

appropriate actions are taken through the administrative hearings

process. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent

benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position

will have excellent legal, analytical, and organizational skills. We

invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to

help make a difference in the lives of children and families.

## Essential Functions

• Serves as Administrative Law Judge
• Guides the appeal through pre-hearing phases
• Presides at formal administrative hearings convened throughout the

state of Illinois

• Prepares complete administrative records in cases appealed to the

Circuit Court on administrative review inaccordance with the

Illinois Administrative Procedure Act

• On a regular basis, reviews developments in the relevant law, both

state and federal, and conducts legal researchinto more complex

issues

• Provides input to the Chief Administrative Law Judge in formulating

and reviewing rules and procedures pertainingto the Administrative

Hearings Unit

• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably

within the scope of the duties enumeratedabove