Assistant Corporation Counsel I - Legal Information and Prosecutions Division

Overview The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC I) in the Legal Information and Prosecutions (LIP) Division. The ACC I will: Prosecute Chicago Municipal Code violations in Cook County Circuit Court, namely in Traffic Court and Branch Courts, and at the City's Department of Administrative Hearings. Defend administrative decisions from the City's Department of Administrative Hearings filed as an administrative appeal in Circuit Court. Represent the City in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matters, document production, electronic discovery (e-discovery), and Local Records Act (LRA) matters. The ACC I will work under the general supervision of the Division's Supervisors, Chief, and Deputy. Duties will include, but are not limited to, trying cases; conducting hearings; researching and writing motions, memoranda and briefs; litigating administrative appeals; arguing motions; engaging in settlement negotiations; working closely with client departments; reviewing and analyzing files in a variety of cases; and recommending appropriate courses of action. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ideal candidates will possess: Superior writing, research, and editing skills; Superior communication skills (written/verbal); Experience in counseling and advising clients; Some administrative proceeding or Circuit Court courtroom experience; The ability to work well with others; Demonstrated use of sound judgment; The ability to exhibit initiative on assigned tasks; and The ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines. Qualifications Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Illinois Bar 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 ( Mandatory Submission Terms You must submit an online application by May 20, 2026, including the items listed below: 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 legal writing sample (non-law school preferred); Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website. 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. Salary: $78,108.00 - 130,128.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials) Click to view our generous benefits package For information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: For information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: 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. NOTE: Application technical issues may be solved through the use of Google Chrome as a browser. NOTE: If you have trouble uploading the required documents to our system, you may e-mail the documents to: View email address on click.appcast.io. However, uploading documents directly to your CAREERS applicant profile is our preferred method of receipt. NOTE: If you have questions, please contact the Department of Human Resources View phone number on click.appcast.io) or View email address on click.appcast.io. 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. 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 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 All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago. 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.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

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