Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor – Federal Civil Rights Litigation

Attorneys in the Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division defend sworn and civilian police personnel and the City of Chicago in federal and state lawsuits. These lawsuits concern alleged civil rights violations or state law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority. Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division attorneys practice in both federal court and in the Circuit Court of Cook County.  They have a sophisticated and complex practice involving extensive motion practice, intensive discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial practice. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor, working under the general supervision of the Division Chiefs and Deputies, handles and litigates higher exposure cases. In addition, the Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor has supervisory responsibilities of Assistant Corporation Counsel over all phases of their assigned cases throughout trial and post-trial motions, up to the appeal stage. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will also act as a trial supervisor and/or partner as needed by the Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division.

Qualifications
Application Process and Materials

You must submit an on-line application along with your resume the following materials on this site:

• 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 (1) Writing Sample
• Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website at www.iardc.org (or your admitted state bar’s equivalent).

Failure to submit all materials will result in your application not being considered for the position.

Job Description – Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor – Federal Civil Rights Litigation (376621)
Job Description
Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor – Federal Civil Rights Litigation Job Number:
376621

Description
Attorneys in the Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division defend sworn and civilian police personnel and the City of Chicago in federal and state lawsuits. These lawsuits concern alleged civil rights violations or state law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority. Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division attorneys practice in both federal court and in the Circuit Court of Cook County.  They have a sophisticated and complex practice involving extensive motion practice, intensive discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial practice. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor, working under the general supervision of the Division Chiefs and Deputies, handles and litigates higher exposure cases. In addition, the Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor has supervisory responsibilities of Assistant Corporation Counsel over all phases of their assigned cases throughout trial and post-trial motions, up to the appeal stage. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will also act as a trial supervisor and/or partner as needed by the Federal Civil Rights Litigation Division.

Qualifications
Application Process and Materials

You must submit an on-line application along with your resume the following materials on this site by October 31, 2023:

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 (1) Writing Sample
Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website at www.iardc.org (or your admitted state bar’s equivalent).
Failure to submit all materials will result in your application not being considered for the position.

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 www.StudentAid.gov/publicservice or contact your federal loan servicer.

NOTE REGARDING REFERENCES AND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Please do not submit references.  Please do not send to us any materials other than those we have specifically requested above.  Submission of references and/or additional materials other than what is specifically requested above shall result in your application not being considered for the position.

NOTE REGARDING QUESTIONS:  If you have any questions regarding how to apply, please contact the Department of Human Resources.  Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, the Recruiting and Personnel Sections in the Department of Law are not able to take or return emails or phone calls seeking any information pertaining to the position or the process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the City of Chicago Department of Law.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications – Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree and admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).

Disclaimer – “Accredited” means any American law school that has passed and maintains the requirements of accreditation by the American Bar Association (www.americanbar.org).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Seven (7) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney;
  Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil law, particularly municipal defense litigation, Section 1983 claims and intentional tort claims;
• Substantive knowledge and prior experience in the areas of federal and state civil litigation;
• Three or more jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred;
• Membership in the Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar or Qualification for Membership in that Trial Bar;
• Deposition experience;
• Discovery experience, including expert discovery experience;
• Superior writing, research and editing skills;
• Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines;
• Exceptional client counseling skills;
• Exceptional supervisory skills, including coaching, counseling and training attorneys and staff;
• Demonstrated ability to work well with and motivate others;
• and Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership and initiative on assigned tasks.