Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Employment Litigation Division
About the Role
The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (ACC) in its Employment Litigation Division. The Employment Litigation Division defends the City of Chicago and public officials against allegations of discrimination as well as other civil rights and employment law violations brought by prospective, current, and former employees. Division ACCs practice in federal court as well as in state court. The Division handles sophisticated and complex litigation matters (including class actions) that involve extensive motion practice, intensive discovery, settlement negotiations, and trials.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Corporation Counsel will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel of the Employment Litigation Division and will be responsible for maintaining his or her own case load; trying cases, drafting pleadings, drafting briefs, conducting discovery, and negotiating settlements.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree
- 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
Skills
- Litigation experience in federal or state court litigation, in one or more of the following areas: drafting motions for summary judgment, taking and defending depositions, and engaging in ESI discovery
- Experience in relevant practice areas including negotiation and settlement experience
- Exceptional research skills
- Superior writing skills
- The ability to work well with others
- Demonstrated history of exhibiting leadership and initiative on assigned tasks
- The ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines
- Demonstrated record of academic excellence
Application Requirements
You must submit an online application by August 26, 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 below
- Resume
- Law school transcript (official or unofficial)
- Two writing samples (merge the writing samples prior to uploading)
- Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website at www.iardc.org (or your admitted state bar's equivalent)
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.
Pay
$88,272 - 154,044 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)
Benefits
For information on employee benefits, please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
Schedule
For information on our salary and title structure, visit our classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf