Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Torts Division

Job Number: 419244 The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel ("ACC") Supervisor in its Torts Division. Torts has an active litigation and trial practice defending the City and its employees in personal injury lawsuits filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Division is particularly interested in candidates with substantial medical malpractice litigation experience; however, attorneys with significant experience in premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and police litigation are encouraged to apply. Responsibilities The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor is responsible for an individual docket of cases often with higher exposure and in-depth discovery and motion practices, serves as lead counsel at jury trials, makes settlement recommendations, and engages in negotiations. Under the direction of the Torts Deputy and Chiefs, the Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor manages line attorneys including training and conducting case reviews. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Medical malpractice litigation experience or significant litigation experience in premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, police pursuits, or other complex personal injury matters. Preference Five (5) years of work experience as a licensed attorney litigating personal injury cases of increasing complexity; Five (5) jury trials, including acting as first chair and presenting and cross‑examining medical and other opinion witnesses at trial; Significant legal writing experience and substantive motion practice; Experience negotiating settlements; Demonstrated leadership and initiative; The ability to work well with others; Experience supervising, training, or mentoring others in the legal field. Qualifications 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. Salary: $122,148.00 - $169,020.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials) 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. 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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