Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Torts Division

About the role

The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Torts Division. Attorneys in the Torts Division have an active civil defense litigation and trial practice.

Responsibilities

• Engage in discovery and motion practice
• Retain and depose medical and other experts
• Engage in hearings and jury trials
• Make recommendations and participate in settlement negotiations

The Assistant Corporation Counsel's work will be in either the personal injury defense or medical malpractice defense division, depending on the experience and interests of the applicant and the current needs of the Division.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Interest and/or experience in litigation and trial work
• Interest and/or experience in medical damages
• Effective communication skills
• Demonstrated strength in legal research and writing
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative as demonstrated by past achievements and leadership
• Ability to work well with others and manage workflow and deadlines

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

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

Pay

$88,272.00 - $154,044.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials). For information on the salary and title structure visit the classifications website at: https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

Benefits

Click to view our generous benefits package. For information on employee benefits please visit the benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

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.