Lead Assistant Corporation Counsel - Torts Litigation

City of Chicago Department of Law; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in the Torts Division. The role focuses on handling an individual docket with high exposure, conducting in-depth discovery and motions, and serving as lead counsel at trials.

Under supervision, the ACC Supervisor will manage line attorneys, provide training, and perform case reviews. Preference given to candidates with significant medical malpractice or complex personal injury litigation experience.

Qualifications

• Five years of work experience as a licensed attorney litigating personal injury matters.
• Medical malpractice or complex personal injury experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead counsel at jury trials and manage complex cases.
• Supervise, train, review work of line attorneys.
• Make settlement recommendations and negotiate settlements.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Medical malpractice experience

Litigation strategy

Trial leadership

Job description

The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in the Torts Division. The role focuses on handling an individual docket with high exposure, conducting in-depth discovery and motions, and serving as lead counsel at trials.

Under supervision, the ACC Supervisor will manage line attorneys, provide training, and perform case reviews. Preference given to candidates with significant medical malpractice or complex personal injury litigation experience.