ASSISTANT PROSECUTING ATTORNEY I

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

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You must submit an on-line application by August 26, 2026:

• 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 above, including why you are interested in working in the Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division
• Law school transcript (official or unofficial);
• Two writing samples, at least one sample should include legal analysis in the form of "legal brief" or "litigation sourced" material (merge the writing samples prior to uploading);
• Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website (or your admitted state bar's equivalent including your state Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings)

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.

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NOTE: Candidates experiencing trouble uploading the required documents to our system may e-mail the documents to: View email address on click.appcast.io, uploading documents directly to your CAREERS applicant profile is our preferred method of receipt.

View email address on click.appcast.io initial evaluation will be based on the documents submitted. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

We value applicants with diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. 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. 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 REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.