The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is accepting applications for a senior regional counsel position in Peoria, according to an announcement on Apr. 27.
The department reports that the open role is for a public service administrator who will serve as senior regional counsel at its Peoria office. The anticipated starting salary ranges from $9,167 to $10,500 per month, with applications due by May 19. Responsibilities include interviewing witnesses, evaluating cases involving court actions or expunctions, advising field staff on legal matters, consulting on termination of parental rights cases, and serving as liaison to judiciary and court personnel across multiple counties. Applicants must have a valid license to practice law in Illinois and at least three years of legal experience.
The Illinois Bar Association supports attorneys throughout the state by providing continuing legal education, practice management resources and professional networking opportunities according to the official website. The association also promotes diversity, equity and inclusion to encourage participation among all attorneys while enhancing community wellbeing according to the official website.
Serving more than 28,000 members statewide according to the official website, the Illinois Bar Association operates under an elected president along with a Board of Governors and an Assembly according to the official website. Its administrative operations are based at the Illinois Bar Center according to the official website.
The organization recognizes excellence through awards for pro bono service and diversity leadership according to the official website. Founded in 1877 as a voluntary group assisting lawyers with professional development and justice improvements while supporting access-to-justice initiatives such as pro bono work, it continues its mission today with more than 28,000 members statewide according to the official website.
