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Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Constitutional & Commercial Litigation Division

City of Chicago · Chicago, IL · 4 wk ago
Legal$86k–$150k/yrVolunteer

About the role

The City’s Department of Law is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel III (“ACC”) in its Constitutional & Commercial Litigation Division. The Division represents the City and City officials in a broad range of constitutional and commercial matters in both federal and state courts.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting substantive motions
  • Arguing substantive motions in court
  • Assisting in jury or bench trials
  • Taking or defending depositions
  • Negotiating settlements or drafting settlement agreements
  • Providing advice and counseling to City departments and officials concerning policy development
  • Defending City zoning and land development decisions
  • Defending City policies and officials against lawsuits or proceedings brought under federal or state statutes
  • Working directly with City departments and officials who devise or implement the policies and ordinances defended by the Division

Requirements

  • At least one (1) year of litigation experience in state or federal court in one or more of the following areas: drafting substantive motions, arguing substantive motions in court, assisting in jury or bench trials, taking or defending depositions, or clerking for a state or federal court judge
  • Superior academic achievement as shown by measures such as grade point average, class rank, honors, or participation in at least one of the following activities in law school: law review, law journal, moot court, or judicial externship or internship
  • Ability to research and analyze complex issues
  • Ability to persuasively articulate factual and legal arguments both in writing and orally
  • Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility for assigned tasks
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work well with colleagues and supervisors
  • Ability to work well with client department representatives
  • Commitment to public service

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree
  • Absorption 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

Skills

  • Ability to research and analyze complex issues
  • Ability to persuasively articulate factual and legal arguments both in writing and orally
  • Experience negotiating settlements or drafting settlement agreements
  • Ability to take initiative and assume responsibility for assigned tasks
  • Ability to organize and prioritize workflow to meet deadlines
  • Ability to work well with colleagues and supervisors
  • Ability to work well with client department representatives

Benefits

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

Pay

$85,704.00 - $149,556.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)

Schedule

Mandatory Submission Terms You must submit an online application by July 23, 2026 including the items listed below:

  • 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;
  • Resume;
  • Law school transcript (official or unofficial);
  • One writing sample;
  • 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)

Contact Information

Note: 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 (312-744-4976) or DOL.Application@cityofchicago.org.

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