Civil Rights Litigator — Public Sector

Illinois Defense Counsel; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago, Department of Law, is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel III in the Special Federal Litigation Division. The ACC III will handle complex civil rights and related state law matters, with extensive motion practice, discovery, and trial work under supervision.

The role emphasizes sophisticated litigation skills, client counseling, and the ability to manage deadlines in a public-service environment. Salary details and benefits information are provided in the posting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to the Illinois Bar in good standing or eligible for admission on motion

Responsibilities

• Defend civil rights or state law claims in federal and state courts
• Engage in sophisticated motion practice and discovery
• Participate in trial practice in lower exposure cases
• Counsel and advise clients
• Work under supervision of SFL leadership

Skills

Litigation experience

Writing

Communication skills

Counseling clients

Organizational skills

Initiative

Workflow management

Public service

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Illinois Bar admission in good standing

Job description

City of Chicago, Department of Law, is seeking an Assistant Corporation Counsel III in the Special Federal Litigation Division. The ACC III will handle complex civil rights and related state law matters, with extensive motion practice, discovery, and trial work under supervision.

The role emphasizes sophisticated litigation skills, client counseling, and the ability to manage deadlines in a public-service environment. Salary details and benefits information are provided in the posting.