Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel

4 weeks 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 serve as Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Torts Division. The successful candidate will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel and assist in the management of the Division's attorneys and staff.

Key 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
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:

Applicants must submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and current printout of attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website.

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



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