Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor Special Federal Litigation Division

The City of Chicago’s Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel III (ACC) in the Special Federal Litigation (SFL) Division.

The Division defends alleged civil rights violations or state law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority in both federal and state courts. The Division defends the City of Chicago against allegations such as Monell policy claims; and also defends sworn and civilian police personnel against allegations such as false arrest and excessive force. ACCs must have sophisticated and complex litigation skills involving extensive motion practice, client counseling, intensive fact and expert discovery, and trial practice in lower exposure cases.

They work under the supervision of the Supervisors and Chiefs in their Section, and the Deputy of SFL. They will be joining a hardworking, sharp team of litigators dedicated to public service to the City of Chicago.

• Litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: drafting pleadings and other court documents, drafting substantive motions, arguing substantive motions, taking or defending depositions, handling evidentiary hearings, assisting in jury or bench trials, or clerking for a state or federal court judge;
• Superior writing, research, and editing skills;
• Superior communication skills (written/verbal);
• Experience counseling and advising clients;
• Exceptional organizational skills;
• The ability to work well with others;
• The ability to exhibit initiative on assigned tasks;
• The ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines; and
• Commitment to public service.

You must submit an on-line application along with your resume the following materials on this site by December 23, 2025:

• Cover letter that (1) includes the position title and job number as noted on the posting and (2) specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above, including why you are interested in working in the Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division
• Resume;
• Law school transcript (official or unofficial);
• Two writing samples, at least one sample should include legal analysis in the form of “legal brief” or “litigation sourced” material (merge the writing samples prior to uploading);
• Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website (or your admitted state bar's equivalent including your state Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings)

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Please do not upload or send materials other than those specifically requested above.

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Failure to submit all materials will result in your application not being considered for the position.