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    Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago, IL

    City of Chicago, IL
    City of Chicago, IL Chicago, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Description
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    Ideal candidates will possess the following:

    • Five (5) years of litigation experience in state and federal court,
    • Ability to supervise attorneys and staff and oversee projects, including skill in analysis, evaluation, decision-making, delegation, and follow-up,
    • Extremely strong writing, research and editing skills,
    • Strong analytical reasoning, negotiation, legal research, and oral and written communication skills,
    • Exceptional client counseling skills,
    • Ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines,
    • Ability to work well with others,
    • Ability to work under short deadlines,
    • Demonstrated leadership ability and initiative on assigned tasks.
    Preference may be given to candidates possessing the following:


    • Significant experience in collections, bankruptcy, foreclosures, and mechanics liens,
    • Experience in a supervisory or management role,
    • Judicial clerkship experience,
    • Strong academic background,
    • Experience in project management.
    Application Process and Materials

    You must submit an on-line application along with your resume with the following materials on this site by May 16, 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 (1) Writing Sample
    • Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website at (or your admitted state bar's equivalent).
    Failure to submit all materials will result in your application not being considered for the position.


    Salary:
    $162,000.00 annually


    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.

    Qualifications


    Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree 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 ).

    Click to view our generous benefits package

    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, but they can be provided through the online system.

    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. 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.


    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.

    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 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code.

    Proof of residency will be required.

    If you would like to request 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 voice) or 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

    Apr 25, 2024, 9:57:57 AM
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