Assistant Counsel I — Collections, Ownership & AdminLit

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 134 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel I for the Collections, Ownership and Administrative Litigation (COAL) Division. You will enforce fines and penalties, identify responsible owners, and represent the City in foreclosures and related matters under supervision.

The role requires strong analytical, drafting, and client counseling skills, with ability to manage deadlines and lead initiatives across teams.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible on motion).
• Strong writing, research, and editing skills; client counseling experience.

Responsabilités

• Represent City and departments in collections, foreclosures, and related litigation.
• Counsel City client Departments and coordinate across divisions.
• Enforce fines, penalties, and amounts owed to the City; determine responsible owners and parties.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Workflow management

Written communication

Client counseling

Leadership

Deadline driven

Property knowledge

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois Bar admission

Description du poste

The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel I for the Collections, Ownership and Administrative Litigation (COAL) Division. You will enforce fines and penalties, identify responsible owners, and represent the City in foreclosures and related matters under supervision.

The role requires strong analytical, drafting, and client counseling skills, with ability to manage deadlines and lead initiatives across teams.