Senior Employment Litigation Counsel – ACC III

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 88.000 - 154.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel III for the Employment Litigation Division to manage a demanding civil rights and employment docket. You will handle federal and state cases, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and negotiate settlements as part of a collaborative team.

Candidates must be licensed to practice in Illinois, possess strong litigation skills, and maintain a high standard of professionalism and leadership.

Competenze

• Juris Doctor degree from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible on motion) in good standing.
• Strong academic record.

Mansioni

• Manage own caseload, draft pleadings and briefs.
• Try cases and conduct discovery.
• Negotiate settlements and manage complex litigation.
• Work under supervision of Deputy Corporation Counsel and coordinate with the division.

Conoscenze

Litigation experience

Negotiation

Research skills

Writing skills

Collaboration

Leadership

Organization

Academic excellence

Formazione

Juris Doctor degree

Admission to Illinois Bar

Descrizione del lavoro

The City of Chicago Law Department seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel III for the Employment Litigation Division to manage a demanding civil rights and employment docket. You will handle federal and state cases, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and negotiate settlements as part of a collaborative team.

Candidates must be licensed to practice in Illinois, possess strong litigation skills, and maintain a high standard of professionalism and leadership.