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State of Illinois · 17 hours ago

EXECUTIVE I - LEGAL RESEARCH AND WRITING ADMINISTRATOR

Springfield, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$5,928/mo - $8,493/mo

2+ years exp

The State of Illinois is dedicated to improving the lives of its residents through various services and programs. They are seeking an Executive I - Legal Research and Writing Administrator to manage legal research, oversee regulatory violations, and support the Illinois Department of Agriculture's rulemaking program.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Organizes, plans, executes and evaluates the necessary components of a regulatory violation and administrative hearings

Manages the Illinois Department of Agriculture's rulemaking program

Under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel, receives, reviews, and routes contracts for the Illinois Department of Agriculture

Conducts legal research and provides written findings

Responsible for managing and implementing policy for IDOA compliance with subpoena requests

Coordinates the process of Court of Claims lapsed appropriation cases between IDOA and the Office of the Attorney General

Serves as the back up to the IDOA Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Officer

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

Qualification

Legal researchDrafting legal documentsLawsParalegal experienceAdministrative experienceMS Office SuiteCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Requires coursework in legal or pre-legal field

Requires two (2) years of experience as a paralegal, paralegal assistant or a similar legal field

Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration

Requires one year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program

Requires completion of a name-based background screening and self-disclosure of criminal history

Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license

Preferred

Prefers coursework in the legal or pre-legal field

Prefers two (2) years of experience as a paralegal, paralegal assistant or a similar legal field

Prefers thorough knowledge of common laws and Federal and State laws and regulations pertaining to agriculture

Prefers one (1) year experience with judicial, quasi-judicial, and administrative procedures and rules

Prefers one (1) year experience drafting complex and technical legal documents

Prefers two (2) years experience conducting legal research and using Lexis+ or similar software for legal research

Prefers two (2) years experience analyzing and organizing facts, evidence, and precedents and drafting written material for presentation to legal staff in a clear and logical format

Prefers one (1) year experience processing subpoenas and FOIA requests

Prefers Intermediate proficiency with using MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat and Webex or similar programs