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The Illinois Department of Insurance has a position available in our Chicago office for a Legal Counsel. We saw that you have a career opportunities page, and we were hoping you would consider adding a link to our posting.
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chicago-Legal-Counsel-IL-60603/1215699700/
Applications must be submitted via the above website by October 11, 2024. Applications will not be accepted by email. If you need any more information for posting, please do not hesitate to ask.
Description:
Legal Counsel
Salary: $7,966 - $9,167 Anticipated Monthly Salary
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: None
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Insurance seeks an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Legal Counsel. This position engages in specialized legal work and performs complex technical work on Department’s regulation of health insurance and the operation of the State-based Exchange. This position is well-suited to an attorney with an interest in health insurance and an aptitude for learning and independent research even if the attorney does not have substantial prior experience with insurance. Due to the responsibilities related to proposed legislation and regulations, this position may afford opportunities to engage not only with questions of legal interpretation, administrative law, insurance law, and effective legal writing, but also with how existing and proposed laws and rules meet public policy objectives to impact various stakeholders. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
1. Engages in specialized legal work with emphasis on health insurance and the State-Based Exchange: drafts and reviews proposed health bills, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules, and regulations.
2. Under direction of the Deputy General Counsel, plans, directs and conducts extensive and complex research into various legal matters and presents reports to supervisors: advises on investigations and research activities, determines facts, prepares administrative orders or decisions, and advises Department administrators.
3. Confers with witnesses, other attorneys, legislators, board and commission members, and members of the public on difficult problems of statutory interpretation, compliance, legislation, and rulemaking involving all aspects of the insurance business in the State of Illinois: travels to perform this duty.
4. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires a law degree and license to practice law in Illinois.
2. Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with common law and of State and Federal laws, particularly relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
2. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience drafting or reviewing proposed legislation or regulations.
3. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with planning, laying out and reviewing work relating to complicated legal problems.
4. Prefers at least intermediate proficiency with legal research databases, including LexisNexis or Westlaw.
5. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience demonstrating good oral and written communication skills.
6. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with principles of administration and management, including organization, controls, and techniques used in dealing with management and procedural problems.
7. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in maintaining satisfactory working relationships with management, other attorneys, employees, and the general public.
8. Prefers at least intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, including formatting and track changes.
Employment Conditions
1. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
2. Requires the ability to pass background check.
3. Requires an absence of any disciplinary actions or ethical violations.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Department of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance market in the State of Illinois including, but not limited to, licensing and educating insurance agents, investigating Workers Compensation fraud, and examining the operations and finances of insurance companies domiciled in the state. We are committed to protecting consumers and regulating the insurance industry with innovation and efficiency. DOI has approximately 220 employees who are split between our Chicago and Springfield offices.
State of Illinois employees enjoy a robust benefit package, including:
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 3 Paid Personal Days annually
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Flexible work schedules may be available, dependent upon position
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Chicago-Legal-Counsel-IL-60603/1215699700/
Applications must be submitted via the above website by October 11, 2024. Applications will not be accepted by email. If you need any more information for posting, please do not hesitate to ask.
Description:
Legal Counsel
Salary: $7,966 - $9,167 Anticipated Monthly Salary
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 2
Plan/BU: None
Position Overview
The Illinois Department of Insurance seeks an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Legal Counsel. This position engages in specialized legal work and performs complex technical work on Department’s regulation of health insurance and the operation of the State-based Exchange. This position is well-suited to an attorney with an interest in health insurance and an aptitude for learning and independent research even if the attorney does not have substantial prior experience with insurance. Due to the responsibilities related to proposed legislation and regulations, this position may afford opportunities to engage not only with questions of legal interpretation, administrative law, insurance law, and effective legal writing, but also with how existing and proposed laws and rules meet public policy objectives to impact various stakeholders. We invite all qualified candidates to apply.
Essential Functions
1. Engages in specialized legal work with emphasis on health insurance and the State-Based Exchange: drafts and reviews proposed health bills, amendments, resolutions, procedures, rules, and regulations.
2. Under direction of the Deputy General Counsel, plans, directs and conducts extensive and complex research into various legal matters and presents reports to supervisors: advises on investigations and research activities, determines facts, prepares administrative orders or decisions, and advises Department administrators.
3. Confers with witnesses, other attorneys, legislators, board and commission members, and members of the public on difficult problems of statutory interpretation, compliance, legislation, and rulemaking involving all aspects of the insurance business in the State of Illinois: travels to perform this duty.
4. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Requires a law degree and license to practice law in Illinois.
2. Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with common law and of State and Federal laws, particularly relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
2. Prefers at least one (1) year of experience drafting or reviewing proposed legislation or regulations.
3. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with planning, laying out and reviewing work relating to complicated legal problems.
4. Prefers at least intermediate proficiency with legal research databases, including LexisNexis or Westlaw.
5. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience demonstrating good oral and written communication skills.
6. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience with principles of administration and management, including organization, controls, and techniques used in dealing with management and procedural problems.
7. Prefers at least three (3) years of experience in maintaining satisfactory working relationships with management, other attorneys, employees, and the general public.
8. Prefers at least intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, including formatting and track changes.
Employment Conditions
1. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
2. Requires the ability to pass background check.
3. Requires an absence of any disciplinary actions or ethical violations.
The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
About the Agency
The Department of Insurance (DOI) regulates the insurance market in the State of Illinois including, but not limited to, licensing and educating insurance agents, investigating Workers Compensation fraud, and examining the operations and finances of insurance companies domiciled in the state. We are committed to protecting consumers and regulating the insurance industry with innovation and efficiency. DOI has approximately 220 employees who are split between our Chicago and Springfield offices.
State of Illinois employees enjoy a robust benefit package, including:
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 3 Paid Personal Days annually
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Flexible work schedules may be available, dependent upon position
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
CMS Diversity & Inclusion Community Partners:
Please allow me to share with enthused tone, a continuous growth in capacity to our collective vision.
Below are details of four (4) new positions to support the equitable representation of diverse employees in the State’s workforce that will be posted on 10/7/24. I
Inaugural Roles| Job Titles: Statewide Manage for African American Diversity & Inclusion | Posting ID #41932 Statewide Manager for Asian American Diversity & Inclusion | Posting ID# 41933 Statewide Manager for Latinx Diversity & Inclusion (Bilingual/Spanish Required) | Posting ID # 41934 Statewide Manager for Native American Diversity & Inclusion | Posting ID # 41937 Apply at: www.work.illinois.gov Closing Date: 10/21/24
Salary: $9,584-$10,584/monthly anticipated. Latinx Statewide Manager position requires colloquial Spanish. In this case, the position is coded as bilingual and the employee will have an increase 5% more or $100 more, whichever is higher. The interview process will include a bilingual/Spanish assessment.
Job Type: Salaried, non-union, 4-year term with opportunity for extension upon supervisor and agency Director’s approval. This also means that internal and external applicants hold the same review process.
Schedule & Location: 555 W. Monroe St., Chicago. Hybrid. 2 days remote, 3 days in office. Days worked offsite for outreach and travel count towards office days. Office hours, Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm with one-hour lunch break. CORE hours program eligible upon supervisor approval to change working with flexible starting and end time, as long as 10am-2pm hours are worked. Travel throughout the State for outreach and recruitment is drafted for 25%. However, as it is an inaugural role, this may change.
Reporting: These positions will report to the Deputy Director for Diversity & Inclusion and will supervise an Employment Plan Coordinator. The Statewide Manager may lead the hiring of their Coordinator positions as some vacancies exist.
Position Overview:
CMS D&I is seeking to hire a detailed oriented, experienced community advocate for lead statewide assessments, set and track goals, advise and support a Governor-appointed advisory council, establish inclusion initiatives, complete reports, and directly engage in outreach within specific racial/ethnic communities. The ideal candidate will have established working relationships with numerous community groups and organizations as well as a history of working with C-level leadership. To be successful in this role, the candidate must have very strong written and oral communication skills, as well as strong organizational and time management skills. Marketing and social media experience a plus. The ideal candidate will be a strategic change agent with focused organizational skills to help achieve equitable representation in State workforce.
Position Essential Functions:
Serve as Statewide Manager for one of the four law-identified racial/ethnic identities, for the State of Illinois. Works with and through the Employment Plan Coordinator, serving to support the Employment Plan Advisory Council in its mission to increase the number of persons of that identity employed at the State, including supervisory, technical, professional, and managerial levels as well as serving as a liaison to the council and other state agency human resource offices to establish lines of communication. Consults with identity-based advisory groups to foster participation and support for career forums. Executes an annual, all-agency survey, conducts analysis, identifies goals for each agency and authors annual report to the General Assembly in accordance with the state employment plan. Serves as a full-line supervisor. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonable within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge, skills, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with coursework in ethnic studies, sociology, DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), leadership, or public administration. Prior experience equivalent to four (4) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, preferably within outreach and service to the community identified in the role. Prefers 1 year of professional project management. Prefers 3 years of experience delivering oral presentations to diverse groups and individuals. Prefers 3 years of experience effectively working and communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders and the public, demonstrating high levels of professionalism and meticulous attention to detail. Prefers at least 1 year of professional experience in setting and achieving short-term and long-term objectives to align with strategic plans. A few tips we share with all prospective applicants:
The pre-application questions will be used to gauge minimum requirements and will produce a score. It is imperative that these answers completely include all related experience. Highest scores (pending no lottery needed) will move forward to an interview. A randomized computer system will identify which applicants will be assessed if we have more than 100 applicants.
Video of our new application process: https://youtu.be/Egkn_9j56DI?feature=shared
Video on how interviewing with the State – tips/what to expect. It is to assume that the interview committee has not reviewed the applicant resume. https://multimedia.illinois.gov/cms/CMS-Interviewing-with-SOI-2023.html
The person in this role would be leading the event coordination and vision for upcoming “CMS Live” events to retain and recruit employees of the identity tied to position application. Here is one example, for one community: https://youtu.be/Pf64KgrIDzM?feature=shared
To learn more about our agency and the D&I team, the following the agency’s (CMS) LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/illinoiscms/mycompany/
To learn more about the Employment Plans and their work, click on the identity on the left margin of this page: https://cms.illinois.gov/personnel/dep.html
Attorney and Legal Internship Vacancies at the U.S. Department of Justice
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in positively contributing to Justice and hope that you will consider joining the dedicated public servants at the Department of Justice. To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in positively contributing to Justice and hope that you will consider joining the dedicated public servants at the Department of Justice. To learn more about Justice and our legal careers, please visit our website at https://www.justice.gov/legal-careers.
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