Assistant Corporation Counsel - Federal Litigation Lead

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Presencial; USD 119.000 - 164.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

The City of Chicago seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor to direct attorneys in the Special Federal Litigation Division, defending police personnel in federal and state lawsuits. The role involves high exposure litigation, supervision, and partnership in trial strategy, under Division leadership.

Requirements include seven years of licensed practice, JD, Illinois Bar admission, and strong civil rights litigation experience, with multiple jury trials and superior writing skills.

Formación

• Seven (7) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney.
• Knowledge of civil law, municipal defense litigation, Section 1983 and intentional tort claims.
• Substantive knowledge in federal and state civil litigation.
• Three or more jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred.
• Deposition experience.
• Discovery experience including expert discovery.
• Superior writing, research and editing skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.
• Exceptional client counseling skills.
• Exceptional supervisory skills, including coaching and training attorneys and staff.
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative on assigned tasks.
• Graduation from ABA-accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion), in good standing with ARDC

Responsabilidades

• Direct attorneys in the Special Federal Litigation Division.
• Handle and litigate higher exposure cases.
• Supervise Assistant Corporation Counsel across trial and post-trial motions up to appeal.
• Act as trial partner when needed by the Division.

Conocimientos

Civil rights litigation

Trial experience

Discovery experience

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Counseling clients

Supervisory skills

Educación

Juris Doctor

Illinois Bar admission

Descripción del empleo

The City of Chicago seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor to direct attorneys in the Special Federal Litigation Division, defending police personnel in federal and state lawsuits. The role involves high exposure litigation, supervision, and partnership in trial strategy, under Division leadership.

Requirements include seven years of licensed practice, JD, Illinois Bar admission, and strong civil rights litigation experience, with multiple jury trials and superior writing skills.