Attorney public service administrator

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Job Requisition ID: 51266

Start Date: 10/30/25

Closing Date: 12/02/2025

Agency: Department of Healthcare and Family Services

BPIS: 10692/09953

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated starting salary range $9,200/monthly; Full salary range - $9,200 - $10,000/monthly

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 2

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code:

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Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position overview:

The Department of Healthcare and Family Services, Office of General Counsel is seeking to hire a motivated and detail orientated professional to serve as an Attorney. This position will research, review, analyze and evaluate agency policies, pertinent litigation cases, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and other legal sources. Additionally, the Attorney will manage and develop Department of Health and Human Services Exclusions and Medical Vendor Hearings Final Administrative Decisions for the Director’s approval and assist the Assistant General Counsel in planning, directing and evaluating the Department’s Procurements and contracts.

HFS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents.

Employees receive a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules are available in many program areas. (Remote work may be an option for certain positions.)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually.
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually.
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually.
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)

If you are seeking a new opportunity, and this position appeals to you, please apply today!

At the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), we value staff as our greatest asset. We work in a spirit of teamwork to help millions of Illinoisans access high quality healthcare and fulfill child support obligations to advance their physical, mental, and financial well-being. We provide healthcare coverage for children and adults through Medicaid and other medical programs, and we help ensure that children receive financial resources from both their parents through Child Support Services.

HFS is committed to promoting and preserving a workplace culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and value employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. It is the collective sum of our individual differences that provides a broad perspective, leading to greater innovation and achievement. In recruiting for our team, we recognize the unique contributions of each applicant regardless of culture, ethnicity, race, national origin, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, disability, and sexual orientation. HFS is an equal opportunity employer.

Essential Functions

• Subject to management approval serves as an Attorney in performing complex, professional, legal services for the Department of Healthcare and Family Service (HFS)
• Confers with and advises staff on legal issues arising in the department’s programs and operations
• Reviews and evaluates contract development, including Intergovernmental Agreements, and implementation issues and determines possible impact on agency policies and programs
• Assists the Assistant General Counsel in planning, directing and evaluating the Department’s Procurements and contracts for the Office of General Counsel (OGC)
• Drafts and reviews proposed legislation affecting agency programs
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school
• Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible legal experience in a public or business organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience interpreting and applying state and federal laws, rules, and regulations for a public or private organization
• Three (3) years of experience reviewing and providing legal counsel on procurements and contracts for a private or public organization
• Three (3) years of professional experience interpreting and applying procurement laws
• Three (3) years of professional legal experience drafting, evaluating, and negotiating contracts including but not limited to healthcare delivery, integrated care, and managed care
• Two (2) years of experience developing and implementing policy, rules and procedures for a public or private organization
• Two (2) years of professional experience communicating in verbal or written form with internal and external stakeholders
• Two (2) years of experience in conducting reviews and analysis of proposed and current processes to recommend revisions to procurement policies
• Four (4) years of experience developing and maintaining cooperative working relationships

Conditions of Employment

• Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
• Requires the ability to utilize and maintain state issued equipment such as a laptop
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Location: 401 S Clinton St, Chicago, Illinois, 60607

Email: [email protected]

Posting Group: Leadership & Management

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• [email protected]
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago