Legal and Guardianship Program Specialist

Job Requisition :48359
Closing Date: 08/04/2025
Agency:Guardianship and Advocacy Commission
Class Title:EXECUTIVE I - 13851
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:
Salary: Anticipated starting salary: $5,928 monthly; full range $5,928-$8,493 monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code:RC062 Technical Employees, 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.

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This position provides comprehensive support to the Office of State Guardian (OSG) and its Regional Offices through a wide range of legal, administrative, and programmatic duties. Responsibilities include preparing and e-filing court documents in accordance with Illinois Probate and guardianship laws, interacting with court clerks and public agencies, and assisting with estate and real estate matters. The role also involves coordinating statewide discharges, managing guardianship fees and ward funds, and supporting the Director of OSG with policy execution, legal tracking, and community outreach.

Additionally, the position serves as a liaison for training and legislative efforts, facilitates internal and external collaboration, and supports ongoing program development and reporting.

As a State of Illinois employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Flexible work schedules in some program areas (flexible time and hybrid options)
• 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 13-14 days annually
• 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, 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

• Provide direct assistance to the OSG Regional Offices:
  Preparing, filing, including e-filing, court notices, petitions, and pleadings with various Illinois State Courts.
• Under general direction, serves as a staff assistant to the Director of the Office of State Guardian (OSG):
  Tracks matters that require attention and approval of the Director of OSG, including contracts issued pursuant to procurement processes, administrative rules, litigation, and other legal matters.
• Provides coordination for the OSG Fiduciary and Director: organizes, plans, and develops an annual guardianship fee report for the Director.
• Supports OSG programmatic and legislative functions: planning, development, and execution of OSG policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or…