Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Special Federal Litigation Division

Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Special Federal Litigation Division Job Number: 420257 The City of Chicago's Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel III (ACC) in the Special Federal Litigation (SFL) Division. The Division defends alleged civil rights violations or state law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority in both federal and state courts. The Division defends sworn and civilian police personnel against allegations such as false arrest and excessive force, among other things, and also defends the City of Chicago in cases involving Monell policy claims. ACCs must have sophisticated and complex litigation skills involving extensive motion practice, client counseling, intensive fact and expert discovery, and trial practice in lower exposure cases. They work under the supervision of the Supervisors, Chief, and Deputy of SFL. They will be joining a hardworking, sharp team of litigators dedicated to public service to the City of Chicago. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: drafting pleadings and other court documents, drafting substantive motions, arguing substantive motions, taking or defending depositions, handling evidentiary hearings, assisting in jury or bench trials, or clerking for a state or federal court judge; Superior writing, research, and editing skills; Superior communication skills (written/verbal); Experience counseling and advising clients; Exceptional organizational skills; The ability to work well with others; The ability to exhibit initiative on assigned tasks; The ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines; and Commitment to public service. Qualifications 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: $88,272.00 - 154,044.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials) Pay Basis: Yearly 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. 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 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.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

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