Administrative Law Judge

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Job Requisition : 56588
Opening Date: 06/15/2026
Closing Date: 06/30/2026
Agency: Department of Children and Family Services
Class

Title:

TECHNICAL ADVISOR III - 45253
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary (effective 07/01/26) $8,060/month;
Full Salary Range $8,060-$11,851/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC010 Professional Legal Unit, AFSCME
Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position must apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Administrative Law Judge. Under administrative direction, this position will monitor the adjudication of complaints issued under the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services from the date of issuance until completion of an order recommending final disposition thereof to the Director.

The position will compose formal written recommendations for the Director’s action and will review tapes and transcripts, documentary evidence, and post‑hearing briefs in order to prepare recommendations for the Director. The position will prepare recommended orders and decisions and set forth specific findings of fact, conclusions of law, and analysis of the relevant statutes, regulations, and court decisions. This position will guide the appeal through pre‑hearing phases and will preside at formal administrative hearings convened throughout the state.

The ideal candidate for this position will have excellent legal, analytical, and organizational skills.

• 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

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school
• Requires possession of a valid license to…