Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Legal Information and Prosecutions Division

description

the city of chicago law department is seeking an attorney for the position of assistant corporation counsel supervisor to lead attorneys in the legal information and prosecutions("lip") division. This division represents the city in prosecuting municipal ordinance violations in the circuit court of cook county and the chicago department of administrative hearings.

the assistant corporation counsel (acc) supervisor will report directly to the chief assistant corporation counsel in the prosecution group and work under the general supervision of the city prosecutor. The acc supervisor will collaborate closely with various city departments and officials, including the department of buildings, the department of streets and sanitation, and the chicago police department.

the acc supervisor will have supervisory responsibility over a range of matters, including but not limited to client counseling and training on municipal prosecution. The supervisor will also handle all phases of litigation in their own cases, including preparing pleadings and motions of varying complexity, appearing in court and administrative hearings, conducting settlement conferences, and managing discovery. This role involves direct interaction with the public.

Additionally, the acc supervisor will oversee assistant corporation counsels in all phases of their assigned cases, training, and projects.

• a minimum of three (3) years of experience in state and/or federal court
• superior research skills
• excellent logic skills and the ability to think, act, and prioritize quickly
• strong litigation skills, including trial experience
• exceptional client counseling and organizational skills
• superior communication skills (written/verbal)
• demonstrates use of sound judgment
• the ability to work well with others
• the ability to communicate well with others including groups, judiciary and high-level officials
• demonstrates leadership ability and initiative on assigned tasks
• demonstrates ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines

• at least three (3) years of experience handling matters involving governmental agencies.
• experience in litigating on behalf of government agencies in state court and administrative hearings.
• experience providing client counseling, including high level officials.
• experience working with short deadlines.
• experience working with the media.
• experience supervising staff attorneys.

• graduation from an american bar association accredited law school with a juris doctor degree
• admission to the illinois bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the illinois bar pursuant to illinois supreme court rule 705), good standing with your state attorney registration & disciplinary commission

disclaimer - "accredited" means any american law school that has passed and maintains the requirements of accreditation by the american bar association ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ).

you must submit an online application by december 2, 2025 including the items listed below:

• 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 below;
• resume;
• law school transcript (official or unofficial);
• one writing sample; and
• 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 proceedin gs).

note: please do not upload or send materials other than those specifically requested above.

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

salary: $  -  (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)

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note regarding public service loan forgiveness: working for the city of chicago department of law may qualify you for loan forgiveness under the federal public service loan forgiveness program . For detailed information, visit  or contact your federal loan servicer.

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selection requirements

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