Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Special Federal Litigation Division

About the role

The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor directs attorneys in the Special Federal Litigation Division. The Division defends sworn and civilian police personnel and the City of Chicago in federal and state lawsuits concerning alleged civil rights violations or state law liability claims based on allegations of police misconduct or abuse of authority.

Responsibilities

• Handles and litigates higher exposure cases
• Supervises Assistant Corporation Counsel in all phases of assigned cases from trial through post-trial motions, up to the appeal stage
• Learns and applies the principles and practices of civil law, particularly municipal defense litigation, Section 1983 claims, and intentional tort claims
• Participates in jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred
• Manages workflow deadlines and prioritizes tasks
• Provides client counseling and coaching, counseling, and training to attorneys and staff
• Works collaboratively with others and exhibits leadership and initiative on assigned tasks

Requirements

• Seven (7) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney
• Substantive knowledge and prior experience in federal and state civil litigation
• Three or more jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred
• Deposition and discovery experience, including expert discovery experience
• Superior writing, research, and editing skills
• Exceptional supervisory skills, including coaching, counseling, and training
• Demonstrated ability to work well with and motivate others
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit leadership and initiative on assigned tasks

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of civil law, particularly municipal defense litigation, Section 1983 claims, and intentional tort claims
• Experience in federal and state civil litigation
• Experience in jury trials, at least one as first chair preferred
• Experience in deposition and discovery, including expert discovery
• Strong writing, research, and editing skills
• Effective supervisory skills, including coaching, counseling, and training
• Excellent interpersonal and motivational skills
• Proven leadership and initiative in handling assigned tasks

Skills

• Writing, research, and editing skills
• Client counseling and coaching skills
• Supervisory skills, including coaching, counseling, and training
• Leadership and initiative

Pay

$118,596.00 – 164,100.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)