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Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor
1 month ago
This position is open to Veterans, transitioning military, members of the National Guard and Reserves.
Attorneys in the Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division defend sworn and civilian police personnel and the City of Chicago in federal and state lawsuits. These lawsuits concern alleged civil rights violations or state law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority. Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division attorneys practice in both federal court and in the Circuit Court of Cook County. They have a sophisticated and complex practice involving extensive motion practice, intensive discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial practice. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor, working under the general supervision of the Division Chiefs and Deputies, handles and litigates higher exposure cases. In addition, the Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor has supervisory responsibilities of Assistant Corporation Counsel over all phases of their assigned cases throughout trial and post-trial motions, up to the appeal stage. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will also act as a trial supervisor and/or partner as needed by the Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division.
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.
Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on the documents submitted. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.
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.
Certificates/Security Clearances/Other
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).
Disclaimer - "Accredited"means any American law school that has passed and maintains the requirements of accreditation by the American Bar Association (www.americanbar.org).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
- Seven (7) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney;
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil law, particularly municipal defense litigation, Section 1983 claims and intentional tort claims;
- Substantive knowledge and prior experience in the areas of federal and state civil litigation;
- Three or more jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred;
- Membership in the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar or Qualification for Membership in that Trial Bar;
- Deposition experience;
- Discovery experience, including expert discovery experience;
- Superior writing, research and editing skills;
- Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines;
- Exceptional client counseling skills;
- Exceptional supervisory skills, including coaching, counseling and training attorneys and staff;
- Demonstrated ability to work well with and motivate others; and
- Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership and initiative on assigned tasks.
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.
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
You must submit an on-line application along with your resume the following materials on this site by November 21, 2023:
- 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 (1) Writing Sample
- Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website at www.iardc.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 www.StudentAid.gov/publicservice 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.
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