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City of Chicago · 2 days ago

Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor – Legal Information and Prosecutions Division

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$119K/yr - $164K/yr

3+ years exp

The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor to lead attorneys in the Legal Information and Prosecutions Division. The role involves overseeing municipal ordinance violations prosecution, managing litigation phases, and training Assistant Corporation Counsels while collaborating with various City departments.

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Responsibilities

Lead attorneys in the Legal Information and Prosecutions Division

Collaborate closely with various City departments and officials

Handle all phases of litigation in own cases, including preparing pleadings and motions of varying complexity

Appear in court and administrative hearings

Conduct settlement conferences and manage discovery

Oversee Assistant Corporation Counsels in all phases of their assigned cases, training, and projects

Qualification

Litigation experienceClient counselingResearch skillsTrial experienceSupervisory experienceJudgmentPrioritizeCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership ability

Required

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in state and/or federal court

Superior research skills

Excellent logic skills and the ability to think, act, and prioritize quickly

Strong litigation skills, including trial experience

Exceptional client counseling and organizational skills

Superior communication skills (written/verbal)

Demonstrates use of sound judgment

The ability to work well with others

The ability to communicate well with others including groups, judiciary and high-level officials

Demonstrates leadership ability and initiative on assigned tasks

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

Preferred

At least three (3) years of experience handling matters involving governmental agencies

Experience in litigating on behalf of government agencies in state court and administrative hearings

Experience providing client counseling, including high level officials

Experience working with short deadlines

Experience working with the media

Experience supervising staff attorneys

Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree

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