ATTORNEY

About the role

This position is with the City’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and provides legal counsel in support of the agency’s mission to conduct fair police misconduct investigations and advises the investigative staff and department management on matters related to the department’s operations, and performs related duties as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice on legal issues related to investigations including issues concerning local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and contracts.
• Provides legal counsel on topics such as: evidence collection, labor and employment including collective bargaining agreements and the employee’s duty to cooperate, and the interpretation and enforcement of statutes and ordinances.
• Advises the Investigators and Supervising Investigators on strategic and legal investigative matters, including investigative techniques and the strength of evidence obtained.
• Writes and edits summary investigative reports.
• Performs legal research; writes and edits legal memoranda on issues related to investigations.
• Captions and edits affidavits and other documents for criminal, civil or administrative actions.
• Collaborates with outside law enforcement and prosecutorial entities as appropriate.
• Trains on legal issues as requested by senior management.
• Contributes to the development of departmental policies, procedures, and programs, as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school, plus three (3) years of work experience in the legal profession as a licensed attorney.
• Licensure, Certification, Or Other Qualifications: Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).
• Possession of previous substantive work experience, at least one (1) year, in one of the following areas: criminal law, constitutional law, labor law, administrative law, or police oversight.

Qualifications

• Valid U.S. driver's license.

Skills

The ideal candidate should have strong analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$90,144 (non-negotiable)

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm (limited after hours availability as required)