Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Special Federal Litigation Division

Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor – Special Federal Litigation Division

Job Number: 413968

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

The role requires handling and litigating higher‑exposure cases and supervising Assistant Corporation Counsels through all phases of their cases—from discovery and trial to post‑trial motions and appeals. The Supervisor will also act as a trial partner as needed.

• 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 federal and state civil litigation;
• Three or more jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred;
• Deposition experience;
• Discovery experience, including expert discovery;
• 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).

December 2, 2025

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

Department of Human Resources (312‑744‑4976) or DOL.Application. For questions, please contact the Department of Human Resources or DOL.

Fair Chance Hiring

Employer:

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), or conviction(s) does not automatically disqualify you from employment with the City of Chicago.

Residency Requirement:
All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in 2‑152‑050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

Reasonable Accommodation:
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 312‑744‑4976 or disability accommodations.

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.