Chief assistant inspector general - legal counsel

City of Chicago Office of Inspector General; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General is seeking a Chief AIG – Legal Counsel to oversee legal counsel for investigations and audits. This leadership role involves managing Assistant Inspectors General, ensuring compliance with legal standards, and providing strategic guidance. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate and at least five years of legal experience, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Five years of legal experience required.
• Graduation from an ABA accredited law school.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and directs OIG's Assistant Inspectors Generals.
• Prepares legal memoranda and reports for investigations.
• Conducts performance evaluations of subordinate personnel.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Team Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Visit www.igchicago.org to apply

Under the general direction and supervision of the General Counsel, the Chief AIG – Legal Counsel is responsible for overseeing, planning, organizing, and directing OIG’s Assistant Inspector Generals. The Assistant Inspectors General are responsible for providing legal counsel on each of OIG’s investigations, audits, and public safety reviews. The Chief AIG – Legal Counsel, in turn, supervises and provides guidance and counsel to the Assistant Inspectors General as they complete their work. As such, the Chief AIG – Legal Counsel occupies a management position on OIG’s most complex and important investigations, audits, and public safety reviews.

DUTIES:

• Prepares and reviews completed legal memoranda, reports, advisories, and notifications detailing investigative findings and recommendations for transmission to Mayor's Office, department heads, and other affected entities to ensure legal analysis and work product are timely and comply with established office protocols and quality control standards.
• Works with the General Counsel to determine strategies, direction, work standards, policies, and procedures for legal section.
• Conducts performance evaluations of subordinate personnel.
• Prepares management reports on the status of the legal docket and OIG Assistant Inspectors General’s activities and may monitor the workload of the office’s compliance officers within the legal team.
• Collaborates with all sections of the Office to provide legal services, advice, and direction for investigations, performance audits, program reviews, and inquiries.
• Performs legal research into local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, regulations and policies relative to OIG activities and operations.
• Coordinates with City’s Law Department as appropriate to assist in the prosecution or defense of administrative or civil proceedings related to OIG matters and provide advice regarding the legal interests of the OIG and its personnel.
• Coordinates with outside law enforcement and prosecutorial entities as appropriate to assist in the investigation and prosecution of violations of criminal law.
• Conducts interviews of potential witnesses and subjects of investigations.
• Coordinates and conducts staff training on legal practices and procedures.
• Provides legal, procedural, and strategic counsel and guidance to OIG field personnel as appropriate in relation to OIG inquiries.
• Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from an ABA accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate degree and admission to the Illinois Bar (or another state bar having reciprocity with Illinois), supplemented by five years of legal experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, provided the law license requirement is met.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Prior legal experience in the area of internal investigations, criminal law, or labor/employment law.
• Prior experience supervising attorneys, either on a permanent basis or on certain matters or projects.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong work ethic and professionalism.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborates with co-workers and thrives in a team-based environment.
• Ability to effectively work cross functionally in a fast-paced work environment.

ANNUAL SALARY:Range: $118,128 – $166,944 (annual increases).Starting $118,128(non-negotiable).

BENEFITS: For information on City of Chicago employees’ benefits, please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

TRAVEL AND SCHEDULE: Travel outside Chicago is not required. Standard office hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm, flexibility permitted.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:Employees must be a resident of the City of Chicago and proof of residency is required at the commencement of employment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILL ANDESSAY REQUIREMENT: A passing score on a knowledge skill test(s) and/or essay may be required. Your application must include a response to the following prompt:

• Government transparency is critical to OIG’s mission. Meanwhile, OIG’s enabling ordinance sets out rigorous confidentiality standards for our own work. In approximately 500 words, discuss your views of how OIG should consider and approach simultaneous obligations toward transparency and confidentiality.

WE VALUE DIVERSITY

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) is an equal opportunity employer.

OIG is an inclusive organization that hires and develops all its staff of all levels regardless of race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, marital or parental status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, age, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law.

OIG strives to create the kind of workplace where a socially diverse mix of people can thrive professionally. We pride ourselves in meeting our legal charge to promote economy, effectiveness, efficiency, and integrity in government. Through the hard work of our passionate and innovative team, OIG aims to serve every community with equity, respect, and dignity.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy to participate in the application process, please contact the OIG’s Manager of Human Resources Eloise Markham at [e-mail]. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND MILITARY FRIENDLY EMPLOYER

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. The City of Chicago does not participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System). In addition, employment at the OIG is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check.

NOTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

The submission of written materials, e.g., writing sample, essay, cover letter, etc., generated in-part or fully by AI is strongly discouraged. Candidates who submit AI generated written materials may be disqualified from further consideration.