Cook County Regional Counsel

Essential Functions
·       Serves as Cook County Regional Counsel

·       As directed, provides input into or conducts screenings to determine whether matters are legally sufficient to present to the court

·       Provides input into the planning and development of training for staff on legal issues

·       As directed, makes periodic visits to assigned area office(s) to provide on-site legal consultation to workers

·       Prepares memoranda on legal issues

·       Maintains current working knowledge of relevant federal and state statutory and case law, state and federal regulations, and Department policy and procedures

·       Maintains records of activities and actions taken on behalf of the Department and reports to supervisor regarding same

·       Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications
1.       Requires graduation from a recognized law

2.       Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois