Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor
4 weeks ago
Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor Collections, Ownership, and Administrative Litigation (“COAL”) Division
The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in the Collections Unit of the Collections, Ownership and Administrative Litigation (“COAL”) Division.The attorneys in this Division practice in Collections, Ownership, Liens and Acquisitions, and Bankruptcy. COAL is responsible for collecting debts due and owing to the City; acquiring properties through lien foreclosures; determining property owners and responsible parties in preparing for litigation; and bankruptcy matters involving the City. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor manages Assistant Corporation Counsels assigned to Collections, Liens and Acquisitions, and Bankruptcy. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor provides professional legal work in a wide variety of cases with emphasis on collections work; oversees outside law firms on every aspect of the collection process; assesses staff workload and coordinates incoming cases; supervises and counsels attorneys engaged in the practice of law; recommends litigation and negotiation strategies; prepares and reviews legal documents for accuracy, completeness and compliance with the law; prepares productivity reports of division work activities and the status of pending matters; develops work standards and evaluates job performance of attorneys and staff; participates in the planning and preparation of the division’s annual budget; communicates with alderpeople and City departments; creates policies and procedures to address the needs of City departments served by the Division, including but not limited to the Department of Finance, the Department of Water Management, the Department of Buildings and the Department of Streets and Sanitation; and undertakes other duties as directed by the chief and deputy of the Division.
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
Five (5) years of litigation experience in an administrative body, state and federal court. Admitted to practice in the Northern District of Illinois. Exceptional supervisory skills – The ability to supervise attorneys and staff and oversee projects, including skill in analysis, evaluation, decision-making, delegation and follow-up. Superior writing, research and editing skills, including drafting and filing motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, discovery motions, and related documents. Strong analytical reasoning, negotiation, legal research and oral and written communication skills. Exceptional client counseling skills. Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor and control workflow deadlines. Ability to work well with and motivate others. Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative on assigned tasks.Preference may be given to candidates possessing the following:
Experience in collections, foreclosures, mechanics liens, and bankruptcy. Experience in determining real property ownership. Experience in project management. Experience with the Illinois Property Tax Code. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access.Application Process and Materials
You must submit an on-line application by April 11, 2024
Cover letter that (1) includes the position title and job number as noted on the posting; and (2) specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below; Resume; Law school transcript (official or unofficial); One Writing Sample Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website at .org (or your admitted state bar’s equivalent).Failure to submit all materials will result in your application not being considered for the position.
NOTE REGARDING PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS : Working for the City of Chicago Department of Law may qualify you for loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For detailed information, visit or contact your federal loan servicer.
NOTE REGARDING REFERENCES AND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Please do not submit references. Please do not send to us any materials other than those we have specifically requested above. Submission of references and/or additional materials other than what is specifically requested above shall result in your application not being considered for the position.
NOTE REGARDING QUESTIONS: If you have any questions regarding how to apply, please contact the Department of Human Resources.Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, the Recruiting and Personnel Sections in the Department of Law are not able to take or return emails or phone calls seeking any information pertaining to the position or the process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the City of Chicago Department of Law.
THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.
Qualifications – Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree on or before 2018 and admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).
Disclaimer - "Accredited"means any American law school that has passed and maintains the requirements of accreditation by the American Bar Association ().
NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail toprovide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.
Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.
NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.
SELECTION REQUIREMENTS
This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.
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