Senior Civil Rights Litigation Attorney – Public Sector

Agnello & Rogers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chicago invites applications for Assistant Corporation Counsel III in the Special Federal Litigation Division. The ACC III will handle complex civil rights and police-misconduct related matters in federal and state court, under supervision, providing strategic advocacy and client counseling.

Candidates must be admitted to the Illinois Bar in good standing and possess strong writing, research, and organizational abilities. Public service commitment is essential.

Qualifications

• Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion).
• In good standing with the Illinois ARDC.
• Experience handling civil rights or police misconduct matters is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Defend civil rights violations and state-law claims in federal and state courts.
• Handle sophisticated litigation tasks including motion practice and discovery.
• Counsel and advise clients while maintaining public-service obligations.

Skills

Litigation experience

Pleadings & motions

Depositions

Trial practice

Research & writing

Client counseling

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Public service mindset

Education

Illinois Bar admission

Job description

The City of Chicago invites applications for Assistant Corporation Counsel III in the Special Federal Litigation Division. The ACC III will handle complex civil rights and police-misconduct related matters in federal and state court, under supervision, providing strategic advocacy and client counseling.

Candidates must be admitted to the Illinois Bar in good standing and possess strong writing, research, and organizational abilities. Public service commitment is essential.