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City of Chicago · 6 hours ago

Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Special Federal Litigation Division

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $150K/yr

The City of Chicago’s Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel III in the Special Federal Litigation Division. This role involves defending the City against civil rights violations and state law liability claims related to police misconduct in both federal and state courts.

Association

Responsibilities

Defend alleged civil rights violations or state law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority in both federal and state courts

Defend the City of Chicago against allegations such as Monell policy claims

Defend sworn and civilian police personnel against allegations such as false arrest and excessive force

Possess sophisticated and complex litigation skills involving extensive motion practice, client counseling, intensive fact and expert discovery, and trial practice in lower exposure cases

Qualification

Litigation experienceResearch skillsAdmission to Illinois BarSuperior writing skillsCommunication skillsClient counseling experienceOrganizational skillsWorkflow managementCommitment to public serviceTeamworkInitiative

Required

Litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: drafting pleadings and other court documents, drafting substantive motions, arguing substantive motions, taking or defending depositions, handling evidentiary hearings, assisting in jury or bench trials, or clerking for a state or federal court judge

Superior writing, research, and editing skills

Superior communication skills (written/verbal)

Experience counseling and advising clients

Exceptional organizational skills

The ability to work well with others

The ability to exhibit initiative on assigned tasks

The ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines

Commitment to public service

Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705)

Good standing with your state Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission

Benefits

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

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.