Job Requisition ID: 48806
Division/Section/Unit: Professional Regulation/Business Prosecutions/Business Prosecutions
HR Tracking #: 37728
Position Title: Technical Advisor Advance Programs Specialist (TAAPS)
Closing Date: 08/14/2025
Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title: TECHNICAL ADVISOR ADV PROG 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

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

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.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Attorney needed! In this role, you will provide legal support, as Staff Attorney, for the State of Illinois Business and Therapy 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires graduation from a recognized law school.
• Requires the possession of a valid license to practice law in Illinois.
• Requires three years professional experience in the practice of law in the area of administrative and regulatory law.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers at least seven years of experience with judicial and quasi-judicial procedure, the rules of evidence, administrative hearings, and trial procedure, specifically relating to professional licensing, cannabis regulations, or regulatory laws.
• Prefers at least seven years of litigation experience conducting trials or evidentiary hearings in state court, federal court, or administrative hearings.
• Prefers at least seven years of experience acquiring extensive knowledge of state and federal laws, specifically relating to administrative and regulatory functions.
• Prefers at least five years of experience managing and maintaining individual case load.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires the ability to travel.
  Certain provisions of the revolving door restrictions contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-45 apply to this position. As a result, the employee should be aware that if offered non-State employment during state employment or within one year immediately after ending State employment, the employee shall, prior to accepting any such non-State employment offer, notify the Office of the Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois Governor (OEIG) or may be subject to a fine
  The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

• 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, including but not limited to the Public Accounting Act; all Athletic Acts; the Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act; all Design and Engineering Acts; all Therapy Acts; and all Cannabis 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 in the interpretation of applicable statutes, proposed rules, regulations and changes in applicable legislation.
• Enters data on personal computer and/or laptop computer concerning prosecution activities.
• Consults with and cooperates with other State and Federal agencies, State’s Attorney’s Office and U.S. Attorneys regarding cases of a sensitive and confidential nature involving criminal and/or administrative prosecution, transfer and use of evidence and court appearance scheduling.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.