Assistant Corporation Counsel II

1 day ago


Chicago IL United States City of Chicago Full time
Assistant Corporation Counsel II - Finance Division

Job Number: 405123

Description:

Finance Division attorneys provide legal assistance to City Departments, including with the Department of Finance, Department of Planning and Development and Department of Housing; serving as issuer's counsel for the issuance of general obligation bonds, revenue bonds, and tax increment bonds; revitalizing blighted areas with projects that create jobs with tax increment financing (TIF); negotiating and closing multi-family housing loans and tax credits; reviewing proposed federal and state grants to the City; negotiating financial agreements with other local governments, and more.

The Assistant Corporation Counsel works on: (i) TIF transactions, (ii) other economic development matters, (iii) intergovernmental agreements, (iv) grants with other governments and entities, and (v) affordable housing transactions.

Qualifications:

Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree and admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705). Or a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school and intent to take the bar exam to obtain required IL Licensure indicated in cover letter.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Up to two (2) years legal practice experience
  • Superior writing, research and editing skills
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor and control workflow deadlines
  • Ability to communicate well with others and groups (both orally and in writing)
  • Exceptional client counseling skills
  • Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work well with and motivate others
  • Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership and initiative on assigned tasks

Application Process and Materials:

You must submit an on-line application along with your resume by December 5, 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 (or your admitted state bar's equivalent)

Failure to submit all materials will result in your application not being considered for the position.

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.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

Employee Vaccination Requirement: City of Chicago employees must, as a condition of employment, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 effective October 15, 2021. This Policy applies to all City employees.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

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