Legal Advisor II (Attorney)
Illinois Secretary of StateChicago, Illinois, United States
Posted March 25, 2026
72228 - 95004 USD
Full Time
About the Company
The Illinois Secretary of State is a constitutional office with extensive responsibilities including maintaining official state records, managing the Capitol Complex, overseeing libraries, and preserving historical documents. It serves as an important resource for citizen education on various issues such as traffic safety, literacy, and organ donation. The office employs approximately 4,000 people across 20 departments and is also known for issuing driver's licenses and license plates.
Job Description
The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State is seeking a Legal Advisor II (Attorney) to perform complex technical legal functions as lead attorney for arbitration, unemployment, mediation, unfair labor practice charges, and Merit Commission hearings, as well as matters before the Department of Human Rights and the Human Rights Commission.
Requirements
- Possession of a license to practice law in Illinois
- One year of professional experience in the practice of law
- Experience in litigating labor and employment matters
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off