Open Roles for Attorney at DCFS

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

Administrative Law Judge (Aurora, IL)

Title: Technical Advisor III – Administrative Law Judge

Work Location: 301 W Galena Blvd, Aurora, Illinois, 60506

Agency: Department of Children and Family Services

Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary: $8,060/month; Full Salary Range $8,060 - $11,851/month

Closing Date/Time: 06/30/2026

Essential Functions

• Serves as Administrative Law Judge
• Guides the appeal through pre-hearing phases
• Presides at formal administrative hearings convened throughout the state of Illinois
• Prepares complete administrative records in cases appealed to the Circuit Court on administrative review in accordance with the Illinois Administrative Procedure Act
• On a regular basis, reviews developments in the relevant law, both state and federal, and conducts legal research into more complex issues
• Provides input to the Chief Administrative Law Judge in formulating and reviewing rules and procedures pertaining to the Administrative Hearings Unit
• 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 school
2. Requires possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
3. Requires 2 years of professional experience in the practice of law