Description
The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (“ACC”) I in the Legal Information and Prosecutions (“LIP”) Division.
The Assistant Corporation Counsel I in the Legal Information and Prosecutions Division will:
- Prosecute Chicago Municipal Code violations in Cook County Circuit Court, namely in Traffic Court and Branch Courts, and at the City’s Department of Administrative Hearings.
- Defend administrative decisions from the City’s Department of Administrative Hearings filed as an administrative appeal in Circuit Court.
- Represent the City in Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) matters, document production, electronic discovery (e-discovery), and Local Records Act (LRA) matters.
The ACC I will work under the general supervision of the Division’s Supervisors, Chief, and Deputy. Duties will include, but are not limited to, trying cases; conducting hearings; researching and writing motions, memoranda and briefs; litigating administrative appeals; arguing motions; engaging in settlement negotiations; working closely with client departments; reviewing and analyzing files in a variety of cases; and recommending appropriate courses of action.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Ideal candidates will possess:
- Superior writing, research, and editing skills;
- Superior communication skills (written/verbal);
- Experience in counseling and advising clients;
- Some administrative proceeding or Circuit Court courtroom experience;
- The ability to work well with others;
- Demonstrated use of sound judgment;
- The ability to exhibit initiative on assigned tasks; and
- The ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.
Requirements
Mandatory Submission Terms
You must submit an on-line application by December 23, 2025 and the documents below:
- 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 including your state Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings).
NOTE: Please do not upload or send materials other than those specifically requested above.
NOTE: Failure to submit all materials will result in your application not being considered for the position.
