Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel

1 day ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States City of Chicago Full time
Job Title: Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel

The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an experienced attorney to fill the position of Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Torts Division. The successful candidate will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel of the Torts Division and assist in the management of the work of the Division's approximately 28 attorneys, 13 staff members, and the City Claims Unit.

Responsibilities:
  • Supervise, train, and advise attorneys and staff
  • Counsel client departments and City policymakers
  • Assist with budgetary matters
  • Work with client departments to facilitate responses to discovery and other litigation requests
  • Evaluate settlement recommendations
  • Prepare reports
  • Analyze legislation and court rulings relative to tort law and governmental immunities
  • Participate in hiring and other personnel matters
  • Litigate a reduced docket of higher exposure cases, including filing dispositive motions, and conducting jury trials and settlement negotiations
Qualifications:
  • 6 years of legal experience as a licensed attorney, with 1 year in a supervisory role
  • 7 jury trials
  • Litigation and trial experience handling personal injury or medical malpractice cases of increasing complexity
  • Superior knowledge of common-law and statutory tort immunities
  • Excellent oral communication skills and ability to interact effectively with clients
  • Ability to write effectively and persuasively
  • Experience evaluating, making settlement recommendations, and conducting settlement negotiations
  • Familiarity with workers' compensation or insurance coverage matters
  • Ability to work well with others
  • Ability to exhibit leadership and initiative
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow and meet deadlines
Application Process:

To be considered for this position, please submit an online application along with the required materials, including a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website.

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

The City of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.



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