Assistant Corporation Counsel I - Legal Information and Prosecutions Division

Description 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. Responsibilities 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 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; 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. Salary: $78,108.00 – 130,128.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials). 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: 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Agnello & Rogers