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Assistant Corporation Counsel I - Legal Information and Prosecutions Division

City of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 3 wk ago
Legal$78k–$130k/yrFull-time

About the role

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

  • Petition Chicago Municipal Code violations in Cook County Circuit Court, particularly 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.
  • Work under the general supervision of the Division’s Supervisors, Chief, and Deputy.
  • Try cases; conduct hearings; research and write motions, memoranda, and briefs; litigate administrative appeals; argue motions; engage in settlement negotiations; work closely with client departments; review and analyze files in a variety of cases; and recommend appropriate courses of action.

Requirements

  • 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;
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of Chicago Municipal Code;
  • Experience in administrative proceedings and Circuit Court;
  • Ability to communicate effectively;
  • Administrative proceeding or Circuit Court courtroom experience;
  • Ability to work collaboratively;
  • Sound judgment;
  • Initiative;
  • Organizational skills;
  • Legal education from an ABA-accredited law school;
  • Admission to the Illinois Bar;
  • Good standing with the Illinois Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission.

Skills

  • Writing;
  • Research;
  • Editing;
  • Communication;
  • Counseling;
  • Advising;
  • Administrative proceedings;
  • Circuit Court courtroom experience;
  • Collaboration;
  • Sound judgment;
  • Initiative;
  • Organization;
  • Legal education;
  • Bar admission;
  • Attorney registration status.

Benefits

The City of Chicago offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility;
  • Employee assistance program;
  • Health insurance;
  • Retirement plans;
  • Flexible work arrangements;
  • Professional development opportunities.

Pay

$78,108.00 – 130,128.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials).

Schedule

N/A

Application Instructions

You must submit an online application by July 23, 2026, including the following items:

  • A cover letter that includes the position title and job number as noted on the posting and specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below;
  • A resume;
  • A law school transcript (official or unofficial);
  • One Legal writing sample;
  • A 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. Failure to submit all materials will result in your application not being considered for the position.

Note: Application technical issues may be solved through the use of Google Chrome as a browser. Candidates experiencing trouble uploading the required documents to our system may e-mail the documents to: DOL.Application@cityofchicago.org. 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 at 312-744-4976 or DOL.Application@cityofchicago.org.

Note: To be considered for this position, you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.

Note: If you receive a conditional offer of employment, the City will conduct a background check. The resulting report will be used to conduct an individualized assessment to determine if the nature of any prior conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have been selected.

Note: To be considered for this position, you must provide 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.

Note: 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.

Note: The City of Chicago is an Exempt Career Service employer. All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from any and all application materials submitted for City employment.

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