Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Special Federal Litigation Division

Illinois Defense Counsel; Chicago (IL); Hybride; USD 119 000 - 164 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Chicago’s Department of Law seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor for the Special Federal Litigation Division. This role directs attorneys defending police personnel and the City in federal and state cases involving civil rights and other claims.

Incumbent will supervise attorneys, manage high-exposure litigation, and participate as trial partner when needed, reporting to the Division Chief and Deputy.

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of legal experience as a licensed attorney.
• Knowledge of civil law, municipal defense litigation, Section 1983, and tort claims.
• Experience in federal and state civil litigation.
• Three or more jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred.
• Deposition experience and discovery experience, including expert discovery.
• Strong writing, research and editing skills.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional client counseling and supervisory skills.
• Leadership and initiative in assigned tasks.

Responsabilités

• Direct attorneys in the Special Federal Litigation Division.
• Defend police personnel and the City in federal/state lawsuits.
• Provide supervision over Assistant Corporation Counsel staff.
• Handle higher exposure cases and trial work as needed.
• Serve as trial partner and mentor to junior attorneys.

Connaissances

Legal experience

Civil litigation knowledge

Jury trial experience

Deposition experience

Client counseling

Supervisory skills

Formation

Juris Doctor degree

Illinois Bar admission

Description du poste

Description

The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor directs attorneys in the Special Federal Litigation Division. The Division defends sworn and civilian police personnel and the City of Chicago in federal and state lawsuits. These lawsuits concern alleged civil rights violations or state law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority. Special Federal Litigation Division attorneys practice in both federal court and in the Circuit Court of Cook County. They have a sophisticated and complex practice involving extensive motion practice, intensive discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial practice. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor, working under the general supervision of the Division Chief and Deputy, handles and litigates higher exposure cases. In addition, the Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor has supervisory responsibilities of Assistant Corporation Counsel over all phases of their assigned cases throughout trial and post-trial motions, up to the appeal stage. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will also act as a trial partner as needed by the Special Federal Litigation Division.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Seven (7) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney;


• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil law, particularly municipal defense litigation, Section 1983 claims and intentional tort claims;


• Substantive knowledge and prior experience in the areas of federal and state civil litigation;


• Three or more jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred;


• Deposition experience;


• Discovery experience, including expert discovery experience;


• Superior writing, research and editing skills;


• Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines;


• Exceptional client counseling skills;


• Exceptional supervisory skills, including coaching, counseling and training attorneys and staff;


• Demonstrated ability to work well with and motivate others; and


• Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership and initiative on assigned tasks.

Qualifications

• 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

Disclaimer

\"Accredited\" means any American law school that has passed and maintains the requirements of accreditation by the American Bar Association ( www.americanbar.org ).

Salary: $118,596.00 - 164,100.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)

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. For detailed information, visit www.StudentAid.gov/publicservice or contact your federal loan servicer.

Fair Chance Hiring Employer

The City of Chicago is committed to being a Fair Chance Hiring employer. We value applicants with diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. Having a criminal history, including prior incarceration, arrest(s), and/or conviction(s) does not automatically disqualify you from employment with the City of Chicago.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, the City will conduct a background check. The resulting report will be used to conduct an individualized assessment to determine if the nature of any prior conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have been selected. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 or [e-mail]. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

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The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson

Mayor