ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL SUPERVISOR

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

Public Safety Reform Division

The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in the Public Safety Reform Division. The Public Safety Reform Division (PSRD) represents the City of Chicago in the policing Consent Decree litigation. In this capacity, the attorneys in PSRD represent the City in Court proceedings, advise all involved City entities on Consent Decree compliance, produce materials necessary to establish Consent Decree compliance, and advise other City entities on Consent Decree issues.

The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel of the Division and will lead compliance efforts on complex issues while supervising Assistant Corporation Counsels working in the Division. Some of the essential duties of the Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor include, but are not limited to, providing public updates regarding Consent Decree compliance, including in federal court; drafting written reports and briefs to support Consent Decree compliance; managing complex discovery; supervising Assistant Corporation Counsel IIIs assigned to PSRD in their assigned tasks; advising City departments on legal issues related to the Division's practice; and assisting in administrative duties as necessary.

Application Process and Materials

You must submit an on-line application along with your resume here on this site by May 9, 2024.

* 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);

* One writing sample; and

* Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website (or your admitted state bar's equivalent).

NOTE: Candidates experiencing trouble uploading the required documents to our system may e-mail the documents to: . However, uploading documents directly to your CAREERS applicant profile is our preferred method of receipt.

Failure to submit all materials will result in your application not being considered for the position.

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 or contact your federal loan servicer.

NOTE REGARDING REFERENCES AND ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Please do not submit references with your hard copy materials. Please do not send to us any materials other than those we have specifically requested above. Submission of references and/or additional materials other than what is specifically requested above shall result in your application not being considered for the position.

NOTE REGARDING QUESTIONS: If you have any questions regarding how to apply, please contact the Department of Human Resources. Please note that due to the volume of applications we receive, the Recruiting and Personnel Sections in the Department of Law are not able to take or return emails or phone calls seeking any information pertaining to the position or the process. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in the City of Chicago Department of Law.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

Graduation from an American Bar Association (accredited law school with a Juris Doctor and admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ideal candidates will possess:

* At least seven (7) years of experience as an attorney;

* Experience with, and demonstrated ability to manage, complex civil discovery;

* Knowledge and experience with City of Chicago Departments and processes, including the Chicago Police Department and other public safety agencies;

* Experience providing advice and counsel to client agencies, including high level officials;

* Excellent writing skills, including the ability to write clearly and persuasively;

* Excellent oral communication and negotiating skills;

* Excellent organizational skills;

* The ability to manage short deadlines;

* The ability to work well with others; and

* The ability to manage and supervise attorneys and support staff.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties. (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Education & Employment Verification - Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

NOTE: You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. Please see address listed above of where to send required materials.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Evaluation: Your initial evaluation will be based on the documents submitted. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation due to disability or pregnancy in order to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Chicago, Department of Human Resources, at 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (TTY). Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson

Mayor