Open Role for Internal Investigations Manager/Staff Attorney at DCFS

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for one staff attorney position.

Internal Investigations Manager/Staff Attorney (Springfield, IL)

Title: Public Service Administrator (Internal Investigations Manager/Staff Attorney)

Work Location: 4 W Old State Capitol Plz, Springfield, IL, 62701-1222

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $9,167 - $11,000/month 

Closing Date/Time: 02/26/2026

Essential Functions

• Serves as Internal Investigations Manager/Staff Attorney.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Conducts legal research as needed for OIG child welfare-related investigations and child welfare Error Reduction Trainings.
• Oversees Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) investigations.
• Prepares cases for potential criminal prosecution.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
2. Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law