Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Special Federal Litigation Division

Description

The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor directs attorneys in the Special Federal Litigation Division. The Division defends sworn and civilian police personnel and the City of Chicago in federal and state lawsuits. These lawsuits concern alleged civil rights violations or state law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority. Special Federal Litigation Division attorneys practice in both federal court and in the Circuit Court of Cook County.

They have a sophisticated and complex practice involving extensive motion practice, intensive discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial practice. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor, working under the general supervision of the Division Chief and Deputy, handles and litigates higher exposure cases. In addition, the Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor has supervisory responsibilities of Assistant Corporation Counsel over all phases of their assigned cases throughout trial and post-trial motions, up to the appeal stage.

The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will also act as a trial partner as needed by the Special Federal Litigation Division.

• Seven (7) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney;
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil law, particularly municipal defense litigation, Section 1983 claims and intentional tort claims;
• Substantive knowledge and prior experience in the areas of federal and state civil litigation;
• Three or more jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred;
• Deposition experience;
• Discovery experience, including expert discovery experience;
• Superior writing, research and editing skills;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines;
• Exceptional client counseling skills;
• Exceptional supervisory skills, including coaching, counseling and training attorneys and staff;
• Demonstrated ability to work well with and motivate others; and
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership and initiative on assigned tasks.

• 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).

"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). ).

• 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);
• Two (2) Writing Samples (merge the writing samples prior to uploading);
• Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website dc.org (or your admitted state bar's equivalent).

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Your initial evaluation will be based on the documents submitted. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

The City of Chicago is committed to being a Fair Chance Hiring employer. We value applicants with diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. Having a criminal history, including prior incarceration, arrest(s), and/or conviction(s) does not automatically disqualify you from employment with the City of Chicago.

All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in  of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at  or disability accommodations. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.

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

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