Top 239 Staff attorney Jobs in Oak Lawn, Il

SENIOR REGIONAL COUNSEL
State of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $9,488 - $10,900 a month
- Full-time
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Office
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Part Time Law Clerk – Personal Injury
Kryder Law Group —Chicago, IL
- From $20 an hour
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Continuous improvement
- US work authorization
Quick Apply
Staff Attorney
Office of the Chief Judge/ Adult Probation Department-Cook County —Chicago, IL
- $126,803 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
Staff Attorney - Children & Families
Legal Aid Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $70,822 - $77,872 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
Staff Attorney: Civil Liberties Cross-Project
Roger Baldwin Foundation of ACLU Inc —Chicago, IL
- $78,792 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Writing skills
- 3 years
- Children
- Paid parental leave
- Disability insurance
Paralegal - ComEd (Hybrid)
Exelon —Oakbrook Terrace, IL
- $66,400 - $99,600 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
7d
Staff Attorney, Transactional
BDO —Chicago, IL
- $100,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Mid-level
- Employee stock ownership plan
- Retirement plan
APD - Staff Attorney
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $126,803 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
Quick Apply
13d
Staff Attorney - Public Benefits
Legal Aid Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $70,822 - $77,872 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
February 2027 Bar Taker
Cook County State's Attorney's Office —Chicago, IL
- $61,320 - $96,608 a year
- Full-time
- Entry level
July 2027 Bar Taker
Cook County State's Attorney's Office —Chicago, IL
- $61,320 - $96,608 a year
- Full-time
- Entry level
Staff Attorney - Housing
Legal Aid Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $70,822 - $77,872 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Paid parental leave
- AD&D insurance
10d
LEGAL COUNSEL
State of Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $9,500 - $10,184 a month
- Overtime
- Bilingual
- Background check
- Office
7d
IP Assistant
Banner Witcoff —Chicago, IL
- $50,000 - $65,000 a year
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Staff Attorney
The Hartford —Naperville, IL
- $118,800 - $178,200 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- 3 years
2h
Associate Attorney
Koya Law —Chicago, IL
- Email
- Writing skills
- English
- Mid-level
Attorney at Law
Lichtman Eisen Partners, Ltd. —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Computer skills
- Commercial
- Paid time off
Quick Apply
Junior Analyst
Koya Law —Chicago, IL
- Email
- Writing skills
- English
- Analysis skills
Staff Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys —Chicago, IL
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Patty Gerstenblith Legal Fellowship in Art, Museum, and Cultural Heritage Law
The Field Museum —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $80,000 a year
- Multiple hires
- 5 years
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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SENIOR REGIONAL COUNSEL

State of Illinois -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Full-time | Apprenticeship
$9,488 - $10,900 a month

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness
Flexible schedule
Paid sick time

Qualifications

Driver's License
Bar

Full Job Description

Job Requisition ID: 57487
Opening Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 08/25/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Illinois Law License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $9,488 - $10,900/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC010 Collective Bargaining Coverage

A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results-oriented individual to serve as Senior Regional Counsel. This position will represent the Department in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The position will also provide legal advice and counsel to professional staff in various divisions of the Department and will represent the Department in various civil and administrative hearings. This position is a great opportunity for anyone who would like to use their skills as an attorney to benefit child welfare services. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal and organizational skills and strong leadership capabilities. We invite all qualified applicants to apply to join our innovative team to help make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Essential Functions

Serves as a Senior Regional Counsel
Provides legal advice and counsel to professional staff in various divisions of the Department
Serves as Department representative at all levels of administrative “fair hearings”
Maintains current working knowledge of new legislation, Department rules and policy, and all relevant law
Provides legal training to Department administrators, supervisors, and staff on various topics including testifying in court
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

Requires possession of a license to practice law in Illinois
Requires three years of experience as an attorney presenting and arguing cases in court and/or administrative hearings
Requires experience as an attorney in cases involving child welfare or juvenile law

Preferred Qualifications

Thorough knowledge of Illinois statutes and rules that have a substantial impact on Illinois juvenile court proceedings and/or DCFS’s administrative hearings
Substantive legal writing experience as an attorney in the areas of motions, pleadings, briefs, and memoranda
Professional experience working in a liaison capacity with various internal and external entities

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to pass a background check

2. Requires possession of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel

3. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description

About the Agency

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus. The Office of Legal Services works in a supportive capacity to ensure Departmental adherence to all applicable laws, statutes, regulations, and court orders.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
- Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

Work Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5:00pm
Work Location: 2245 W Ogden Ave, Chicago, Illinois, 60612
Agency Contact: Michael Bernardy

[email protected] (for questions only)

Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

Revolving Door –

Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this
position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during
State employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (“OEIG”) or may be subject to a fine.

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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SENIOR REGIONAL COUNSEL

Part Time Law Clerk – Personal Injury

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Staff Attorney - Children & Families

Staff Attorney: Civil Liberties Cross-Project

Paralegal - ComEd (Hybrid)

Staff Attorney, Transactional

APD - Staff Attorney

Staff Attorney - Public Benefits

February 2027 Bar Taker

July 2027 Bar Taker

Staff Attorney - Housing

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IP Assistant

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Associate Attorney

Attorney at Law

Junior Analyst

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