Attorney - excluded - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago, IL

    Default job background
    Description

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
    Education, Training, and Experience


    • 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)


    Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

    Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:


    • Knowledge of FOIA law
    • Experience with litigation, juvenile law, and civil procedure.
    • Familiarity with State and Federal court requirements
    • Five (5) years' experience working in law enforcement or criminal law is preferred.

    NOTE:
    You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable.


    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, based on the interview will be selected.


    NOTE:

    Candidates must pass a background investigation, drug screen and other pre-employment procedures as determined by the Chicago Police Department.


    Residency Requirement:

    All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City as outlined in 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 or 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

    Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm Central Daylight Time (CDT). Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59p.m. CDT on 04/16/2024. No exceptions will be made.

    Apr 2, 2024, 12:00:00 AM