Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Torts Division

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 122 000 - 169 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in the Torts Division. You will manage an individual docket of high-exposure personal injury matters, including medical malpractice and premises liability, and serve as lead counsel at jury trials.

Under supervision, you will train line attorneys, review cases, and make settlement recommendations while negotiating on complex matters.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with personal injury litigation experience
• Five years of work experience in increasingly complex PI cases
• Five jury trials, including first chair
• Strong legal writing and substantive motion practice
• Experience supervising and mentoring others
• ABA-accredited law school JD

Responsabilités

• Manage a docket of high-exposure personal injury cases
• Serve as lead counsel at jury trials
• Make settlement recommendations and negotiate
• Train and review line attorneys

Connaissances

Medical malpractice litigation

Jury trials

Legal writing

Settlement negotiations

Leadership

Mentoring

Formation

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Illinois Bar admission

Description du poste

The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (“ACC”) Supervisor in its Torts Division.

Torts has an active litigation and trial practice defending the City and its employees in personal injury lawsuits filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Division is particularly interested in candidates with substantial medical malpractice litigation experience; however, attorneys with significant experience in premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and police litigation are encouraged to apply.

The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor is responsible for an individual docket of cases often with higher exposure and in-depth discovery and motion practices, serves as lead counsel at jury trials, makes settlement recommendations, and engages in negotiations. Under the direction of the Torts Deputy and Chiefs, the Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor manages line attorneys including training and conducting case reviews.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• medical malpractice litigation experience or significant litigation experience in premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, police pursuits, or other complex personal injury matters.

Preference May Be Given To Candidates Possessing The Following

• Five (5) years of work experience as a licensed attorney litigating personal injury cases of increasing complexity;
• Five (5) jury trials, including acting as first chair and presenting and cross-examining medical and other opinion witnesses at trial;
• Significant legal writing experience and substantive motion practice;
• Experience negotiating settlements;
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative;
• The ability to work well with others; and
• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring others in the legal field.
• 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).

Mandatory Submission Terms

• Cover letter that (1) includes the position title and job number as noted on the posting; and (2) specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications, preferred experience, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below;
• Resume;
• Law school transcript (official or unofficial);
• One writing sample; and
• Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website (or your admitted state bar's equivalent including your state Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings).

Salary: $122,148.00 - $169,020.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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.

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.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

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.

If you have questions, please contact the Department of Human Resources (312-744-4976) or [e-mail].