Assistant Corporation Counsel – Federal Litigation Lead

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago Department of Law seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor for the Special Federal Litigation Division. This role directs attorneys defending police personnel in federal and state suits, managing high-exposure civil rights matters and complex discovery, motions, settlements, and trial work.

Under the Division Chief, the supervisor oversees attorneys through all phases of litigation, mentors staff, and acts as trial partner as needed, demanding leadership, courtroom

Qualifications

• Seven years of legal experience as a licensed attorney.
• Experience in civil defense litigation, particularly municipal defense and Section 1983 claims.
• Three or more jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred.
• Strong writing, research and editing skills.
• Ability to organize, supervise, and manage attorneys and staff.

Responsibilities

• Direct attorneys in the Special Federal Litigation Division.
• Handle and litigate higher exposure civil cases for the City and police personnel.
• Provide supervisory coaching, counseling and training to attorneys and staff.
• Serve as a trial partner as needed and participate in motions, discovery, settlements and trial practice.

Skills

Legal experience

Civil litigation

Jury trials

Discovery

Legal writing

Client counseling

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

The City of Chicago Department of Law seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor for the Special Federal Litigation Division. This role directs attorneys defending police personnel in federal and state suits, managing high-exposure civil rights matters and complex discovery, motions, settlements, and trial work.

Under the Division Chief, the supervisor oversees attorneys through all phases of litigation, mentors staff, and acts as trial partner as needed, demanding leadership, courtroom