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City of Chicago · 2 days ago

Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Constitutional & Commercial Litigation Division

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$86K/yr - $150K/yr

1+ years exp

The City of Chicago's Department of Law is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel III for its Constitutional & Commercial Litigation Division. The role involves representing the City in various constitutional and commercial legal matters, litigating challenges to City ordinances, and providing legal advice to City departments.

Association

No H1B

Responsibilities

Represent the City and City officials in a broad range of constitutional and commercial matters in both federal and state courts

Litigate constitutional challenges to the City’s ordinances and policies, such as First Amendment speech and religion challenges to the regulations governing Millennium Park, Second Amendment claims against City gun control measures, Commerce Clause challenges to City business regulations, and due process and equal protection claims against City laws governing the sharing economy

Defend City policies and officials against lawsuits or proceedings brought under federal or state statutes, including cases asserting preemption under federal or state law

Defend City zoning and land development decisions, such as construction of the Obama Presidential Center in Jackson Park, redevelopment of the Michael Reese Hospital site, and the enactment of affordable housing programs

Handle commercial matters that span many legal and factual areas, including infrastructure, government procurement, and contracts

Work directly with the City departments and officials who devise or implement the policies and ordinances defended by the Division

Provide advice and counseling to City departments and officials concerning policy development

Qualification

Litigation experienceLegal researchOral argument skillsJuris Doctor degreeIllinois Bar admissionNegotiation skillsPublic service commitmentWriting skillsTeamworkOrganizational skills

Required

At least one (1) year of litigation experience in state or federal court in one or more of the following areas: drafting substantive motions, arguing substantive motions in court, assisting in jury or bench trials, taking or defending depositions, or clerking for a state or federal court judge

Superior academic achievement as shown by measures such as grade point average, class rank, honors, or participation in at least one of the following activities in law school: law review, law journal, moot court, or judicial externship or internship

Ability to research and analyze complex issues

Ability to persuasively articulate factual and legal arguments both in writing and orally

Experience negotiating settlements or drafting settlement agreements

Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility for assigned tasks

Ability to organize and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines

Ability to work well with colleagues and supervisors

Ability to work well with client department representatives

Commitment to public service

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