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Senior Counsel - Federal Civil Rights Litigation

City of Chicago

City of Chicago seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor for the Special Federal Litigation Division. This role directs attorneys defending police personnel in federal and state civil rights and state-law claims, handling extensive motion practice, discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial work in federal court and Circuit Court of Cook County. The supervisor oversees higher-exposure cases and mentors staff through all case phases up to appeal, serving as a trial partner as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Chicago

Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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