Senior Legislative Coordinator (public Defender) Actively Recruited

Cook County Offices

Under The President

Administrative Hearings

Auditor

Bureau of Administration

Bureau of Economic Development

Bureau of Finance

Bureau of Human Resources

Bureau of Technology

Facilities

Office of the President

Job Summary

Acts as the government affairs representative and legislative advisor for the assigned bureau/department, leveraging advanced analytical, legal, and fiscal expertise to evaluate and influence legislative and regulatory initiatives.

Conducts extensive research, quantitative impact assessments, and legal analysis to inform decision making and advisory activities to support leadership in responding to legislative initiatives.

Provides data driven recommendations and insights to assist in policy setting related to legislation, policy, or grant matters.

Reviews legislative issues to analyze potential budgetary or operational risk and advises bureau/department leadership.

Handles sensitive and confidential information with precision, necessary to complete high-level assignments for the bureau/department.

This position is AT-WILL and Actively Recruited.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree AND

• Four (4) years of legislative analysis, public policy analysis, government relations, or directly related experience is required .

Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver's license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).

Candidates will be notified of how to submit required documents.



*Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by the World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE) or a National Association of Credential Evaluation (NACES) member organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS



* Ability to communicate complex legislative issues clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, and address nuanced legal and policy questions with subject matter expertise.


* Interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments, bureaus, and agencies and the ability to build productive relationships with co-workers and other stakeholders.


* Ability to lead and cooperate on cross-functional team projects, fostering cooperation and shared accountability to achieve objectives.


* Advanced analytical skills to interpret legislation and case law and evaluate the potential impact of legislation upon the bureau/department and its fiscal budget.


* Ability to review and synthesize large volumes of legislative bills and resolutions to identify relevant provisions and implications for bureau/department operations.


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