Technical Advisor Advanced Program Specialist - Staff Attorney

Job Requisition : 53642

Division/Section/Unit: Professional Regulation/General Prosecutions/General Prosecutions

HR Tracking #: 37590

Position Title: Technical Advisor Advanced Program Specialist

Closing Date: 03/04/2026

Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Class

Title:

TECHNICAL ADVISOR ADV PRGRM SPEC (45256)

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated starting salary $8,281 a month. Full range $8,281 - $12,223 a month.

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC010 Professional Legal Unit, AFSCME

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.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Attorney needed! In this role, you will provide legal support, as Staff Attorney, for the State of Illinois General Prosecutions Program. Performs highly specialized technical assistance and participates directly as an expert on whose advice key decision makers rely on in formulating administrative policies for interpreting the assigned acts, rules, regulations and judicial decisions of assigned acts. Travels to conduct formal and informal hearings on complaints alleging violations under assigned acts.

Institutes licensure disciplinary proceedings in the Department against a licensee accused of irregular practice under assigned acts. Conducts research and provides expert legal advice to professional licensing and disciplinary boards.

• Health, Life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays, 12-14 days annually
• 3 paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12 hour work schedules (as applicable)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www
  2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

• Under administrative direction, performs highly specialized technical assistance and participates directly as an expert on whose advice key decision makers rely on in formulating administrative policies for interpreting assigned acts, rules, regulations and judicial decisions.
• Travels to conduct formal and informal hearings on complaints alleging violations under assigned acts.
• Institutes licensure disciplinary proceedings in the Department against a licensee accused of irregular practice under assigned acts.
• Conducts research and provides expert legal advice to professional licensing and disciplinary boards in the interpretation of applicable statutes, proposed rules, regulations and changes in applicable legislation.
• Enter data on personal computer and/or laptop computer concerning…