Position Overview

We are looking for a motivated individual to serve as a Litigation Coordinator Executive I in Legal Services. This position administers the Early Case Intervention Program for the facility and is responsible for making preliminary examinations of lawsuits, researching and preparing memoranda for legal references, and preparing legal briefs and motions. We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to serve in the role. All facilities offer its employees excellent benefits and an exceptional pension plan, all while working in an environment with a unique, historical background. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Responsibilities

• Administers the Early Case Intervention Program
• Directs, coordinates, and conducts interviews with division heads, employees, and others.
• Implements preliminary examinations of lawsuits to determine strength and weakness of case.
• Conducts research of court decisions, precedents, and other references.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college, preferably with coursework in business or public administration.
• Requires one (1) year of responsible administrative experience in a public or business organization, or completion of an agency approved professional management training program.

Preferred Qualifications (In order of significance)

• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience conducting investigations to gather preliminary information for lawsuits or for purposes of responding to inquires.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience creating and organizing filing systems.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of professional experience in a legal office.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience preparing or reviewing legal documents.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience utilizing Microsoft Office software including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least (1) year of experience in drafting internal memorandums.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included.

Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression.

The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.