Lead Torts Attorney & Trial Supervisor

Agnello & Rogers; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; 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 to handle an individual docket of high-exposure cases, lead discovery, and supervise junior attorneys.

The role focuses on jury trials, settlement recommendations, and negotiations; ideal candidates have substantial medical malpractice or complex PI experience, five years in litigation, and five jury trials.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a licensed attorney litigating personal injury cases.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Illinois Bar admission or eligibility on motion per Rule 705.

Responsibilities

• Lead counsel at jury trials with in-depth discovery and motion practice.
• Manage and train line attorneys; conduct case reviews.
• Make settlement recommendations and negotiate on behalf of the City.

Skills

Medical malpractice

Premises liability

Motor vehicle accidents

Police pursuits

Complex personal injury

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA accredited)

Job description

The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in the Torts Division to handle an individual docket of high-exposure cases, lead discovery, and supervise junior attorneys.

The role focuses on jury trials, settlement recommendations, and negotiations; ideal candidates have substantial medical malpractice or complex PI experience, five years in litigation, and five jury trials.