Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel - Prosecutions Division - Legal Information and Prosecutions Division

The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel in the Legal Information and Prosecutions (LIP) Division to represent the City's interest and supervise other attorneys in the prosecution of violations related to Chicago Municipal Code violations at the City's Department of Administrative Hearings and in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel will work under the general supervision of the City Prosecutor in the Division and will have significant responsibility on various matters, including but not limited to client counseling, creating and conducting training both in-house and for Client Department personnel, providing input on proposed state and local legislation, handling litigation and administrative review matters in state court. The attorney will also represent City witnesses who are non-targets in criminal trials and assist client departments in producing records pursuant to criminal subpoenas and administrative warrants. In addition, this attorney will handle and supervise high profile cases. The attorney will be responsible for both supervising all phases of litigation on his or her own cases, including preparing pleadings and motions of varying complexity, appearing in court for case management conferences, settlement conferences and motion hearings, drafting discovery, and drafting and arguing motions for summary judgment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• A minimum of eight (8) years of litigation experience in state court and/or administrative bodies
• Superior writing, research, and editing skills;
• Exceptional client counseling and organizational skills;
• Exceptional supervisory skills;
• Excellent analytical skills;
• Experience in project or case management;
• The ability to work well with others;
• The ability to communicate (orally and in writing) with others, including groups;
• Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative on assigned tasks; and
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.
• Two (2) years of experience handling matters involving the Chicago Police Department

Preference may be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Experience with Chicago Municipal Code enforcement; and
• Experience working with short deadlines.
• Experience providing client counseling
• Experience working with the media
• Experience with electronic discovery
• Experience in project management

• 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 (www.americanbar.org).

Application Process and Materials

You must submit an online application by August 20, 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 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).

Entry salary starts at: $133,836.00

Click to view our generous benefits package

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 www.StudentAid.gov/publicservice or contact your federal loan servicer.

NOTE: Candidates experiencing trouble uploading the required documents to our system may e-mail the documents to: DOL.Application@cityofchicago.org. However, uploading documents directly to your CAREERS applicant profile is our preferred method of receipt.

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.

NOTE: If you have questions, please contact the Department of Human Resources (312-744-4976) or DOL.Application@cityofchicago.org.

Selection Requirements

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.

Evaluation

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.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Education & Employment Verification: Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired, you must provide, upon request adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

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

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, the City will conduct a background check. The resulting report will be used to conduct an individualized assessment to determine if the nature of any prior conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have been selected. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.

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 disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

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.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson
Mayor