Open Role for Attorneys at DCFS

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is accepting applications for multiple open attorney positions.

Title: Technical Advisor II – Cook County Regional Counsel

Work Location: 2245 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $6,820/month (Step 1b); Full Range: $6,820 - $9,875

Closing Date/Time: 10/29/2026

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

Posted on October 7, 2026 by Marybeth Stanziola

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