Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Special Federal Litigation Division

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 concerning alleged civil rights violations or state‑law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority. These attorneys practice in both federal court and the Circuit Court of Cook County, handling extensive motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial practice. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor, under the general supervision of the Division Chief and Deputy, handles and litigates higher‑exposure cases, provides supervisory responsibilities for Assistant Corporation Counsels throughout trial and post‑trial motions up to the appeal stage, and acts as a trial partner as needed by the Special Federal Litigation Division. Qualifications 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. 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), 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 ( Salary $118,596.00 – 164,100.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials). Benefits For information on our employees’ benefits please visit our benefits website at For information on our salary and title structure visit 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. 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. 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 to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Chicago Department of Law