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Morreale Communications · 13 hours ago

Staff Attorney

Morreale Communications is part of the Department of Children and Family Services in Illinois, focusing on the welfare and protection of children. They are seeking a Staff Attorney to manage internal investigations and provide legal support for child welfare-related cases.

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Responsibilities

Serves as Internal Investigations Manager/Staff Attorney
Serves as full line supervisor
Conducts legal research as needed for OIG child welfare-related investigations and child welfare Error Reduction Trainings
Oversees Child Welfare Employee Licensure (CWEL) investigations
Prepares cases for potential criminal prosecution
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Qualification

Illinois Law LicenseLegal ResearchInternal InvestigationsChild Welfare ExperienceSupervisory ExperienceReport Writing

Required

Requires graduation from an accredited law school and possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois
Requires three years of progressively responsible administrative experience in the practice of law
Requires ability to pass a background check
Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license

Preferred

5 years of professional experience in child welfare within a public or business organization
5 years of professional experience conducting or managing internal investigations in a public or business organization
5 years of professional experience conducting or managing investigations for a public or business organization
5 years of professional experience writing investigative reports for a public or business organization
3 years of experience supervising professional staff in a public or business organization

Benefits

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)
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)

Company

Morreale Communications

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Morreale Communications offers digital strategy, social media marketing, media relations, graphic design, and event management services.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Berenice V. Alvarez
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