Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor – Affirmative Litigation Division

The City of Chicago’s Department of Law is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor to work in its Affirmative Litigation Division (“ALD”).

ALD investigates alleged misconduct and files litigation to protect the interests of the City and its residents under the City’s consumer-protection ordinance and other laws. For example, ALD has sued (a) fossil-fuel companies for misrepresenting the effects of their products on the climate, (b) a gun manufacturer for selling firearms that can easily be converted into machine guns, (c) companies that engaged in a deceptive scheme to lease homes to low-income residents on a rent-to-own basis, (d) a law firm and related business that run a fraudulent debt-resolution program that preys on Chicagoans struggling with debt, and (e) vaping businesses for marketing and selling their products to kids. ALD also represents the City in qui tam litigation alleging that businesses submitted false claims to the City. Finally, ALD files lawsuits and amicus briefs in connection with actions by the federal government that affect the City. For instance, ALD sued the Federal Administration for (a) rushing completion of the census as part of an attempt to exclude undocumented immigrants from the count, (b) inadequately regulating ozone pollution, (c) undermining the Affordable Care Act, and (d) refusing to regulate “ghost guns.”

The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will be responsible for prosecuting their own cases as well as for supervising Assistant Corporation Counsel.

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).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ideal candidates will possess:

• at five (5) years of litigation experience;
• superior academic achievement;
• excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• ability to supervise others;
• ability to take initiative and assume responsibility for assigned tasks;
• ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow to meet deadlines;
• ability to work well with colleagues, client department representatives, and others; and
• commitment to public service.

You must submit an on-line application along with your resume and the following materials on the City of Chicago CAREERS website by the date specified.

• 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 at www.iardc.org (or your admitted state bar’s equivalent).

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