Assistant Corporation Counsel Iii

4 weeks ago

Chicago, United States City of Chicago Full time

**Job Number**:398869**

**Description**

Assistant Corporation Counsel III, Appeals Division

**Qualifications**

**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**
- Minimum one year legal experience as practicing attorney;
- Involvement in at least one of the following activities in law school: moot court, law review, law journal, appellate clinic, or judicial externship or internship;
- Superior academic achievement in law school, as reflected by measures such as grade
- point average, class rank, honors, or rigor of the school;
- After law school, at least a one-year appellate clerkship or research position with an appellate court, or primary responsibility for drafting at least two appellate briefs in CIVIL appeals
- Ability to research and analyze complex issues;
- Organized and clear writing;
- Strong oral communication;
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and supervisors; and

**Application Process and Materials**
- 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; and

**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).
- NOTE REGARDING QUESTIONS: If you have any questions regarding how to apply, please contact the Department of Human Resources. 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.
- 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 If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

**S**election Requirements**

**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.

**Click to view our generous benefits package**
- ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
- The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

**City of** **Chicago**
- Brandon Johnson
Mayor

**Job Posting**: Apr 9, 2024, 2:50:20 PM | **Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External**: May 2, 2024, 11:59:00 PM

**BU**: 09 | **Salary**: commensurate w/exp **Pay Basis**:Yearly

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