Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Affirmative Litigation Division
About the role
The City of Chicago’s Department of Law seeks an Assistant Corporation Counsel III (ACC) to work in its Affirmative Litigation Division (ALD). ALD investigates alleged misconduct and files litigation to protect the City and its residents under the City’s consumer‑protection ordinance and other laws. Examples of ALD’s work include suing fossil‑fuel companies for climate‑impact misrepresentations, a gun manufacturer for selling easily convertible firearms, companies running deceptive rent‑to‑own home leases, a law firm operating a fraudulent debt‑resolution program, and vaping businesses marketing to kids. ALD also files lawsuits and amicus briefs regarding federal actions affecting the City, such as challenges to funding freezes, attempts to eliminate DEIA programs, ACA undermining, and disqualifications from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Finally, ALD represents the City in qui tam litigation alleging false claims submitted to the City.
Requirements
- At least one year of litigation experience in one or more of the following areas: drafting pleadings and other court documents, drafting substantive motions, arguing substantive motions, taking or defending depositions, handling evidentiary hearings, assisting in jury or bench trials, or clerking for a state or federal court judge.
- Graduation from an American Bar Association‑accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
- Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligibility for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).
- Good standing with your state Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission.
Skills
- Superior academic achievement.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Ability to