City of Chicago Seeks Attorneys for Torts Division and Constitutional/Commecial Litigation Division
Applications must be submitted in accordance with the instructions. No email applications will be accepted.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #1
DEPARTMENT OF LAW – Torts Division, Workers’ Compensation Unit
The City of Chicago’s Department of Law is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Torts Division, Workers’ Compensation Unit. The Workers’ Compensation Unit represents the City of Chicago as a respondent in personal injury claims filed by employees. The work includes investigating claims, reviewing medical records including independent medical examinations, defending the City in hearings and trials before arbitrators at the Illinois Industrial Commission, writing motions and draft opinions (including legal research) in support of the City’s positions, covering the assignment call at the Commission, and negotiating and completing contracts for payment. The Workers’ Compensation Unit provides an excellent opportunity to develop litigation, negotiation, and writing and trial skills.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school in or before June 2012 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 the following:
- A class rank in the top 40% of his or her graduating class;
- The ability to take initiative as demonstrated by past achievements and leadership;
- Exceptional research and writing skills;
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and control workflow deadlines;
- Experience in workers’ compensation litigation;
- Superior communication skills with the ability to work well with others.
NOTE: The application materials must be submitted in person or postmarked on or before March 29, 2013; late submissions shall result in your application not being considered for the position.
Please note that the online application submission deadline is March 25, 2013 and the required hard copy materials submission deadline is March 29, 2013.
For additional information regarding application materials, etc., please visit the website.
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT #2
DEPARTMENT OF LAW – Constitutional & Commercial Litigation Division
The City of Chicago Department of Law is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Constitutional & Commercial Litigation Division. The Constitutional and Commercial Litigation Division represents the City and City officials in a broad range of constitutional and commercial matters in both federal and state courts, specializing in cases raising complex and novel legal issues. The Division also provides pre-litigation counseling to many City departments. Attorneys in the Division litigate constitutional challenges to the City’s ordinances and actions, including First Amendment claims involving speech and religion, Second Amendment claims involving gun control measures, as well as due process and equal protection claims relating to civil rights. The Division is also active in litigating commercial matters involving a broad range of legal and factual areas, including land use litigation, construction law, securities law, trademark law, and government procurement law involving bid challenges and basic contract disputes. Many of the Division’s commercial matters involve working with other City departments and client representatives from those departments. The Assistant Corporation Counsel will work on a broad range of issues under the general supervision of the Division Deputy and Chief.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school in or after 2005 but before 2011, 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 the following:
- Previous litigation experience in state or federal court in one or more of the following areas: assisting in jury or bench trials, taking or defending depositions, drafting substantive motions, or arguing motions in court.
- Superior academic achievement as shown by measures such as grade point average, class rank, honors, or participation in at least one of the following activities in law school: law review; law journal; moot court; clinical experience; or judicial externship or internship.
- Demonstrated ability to research and analyze complex issues.
- Ability to articulate factual and legal arguments in a persuasive manner both in writing and verbally.
- Ability to show initiative and assume responsibility for assigned tasks.
- Ability to organize, and to prioritize workflow to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work well with colleagues and supervisors and the ability to work well with client department representatives.
- Commitment to public service.
NOTE: The foregoing materials must be submitted in person or postmarked on or before April 2, 2013; late submissions shall result in your application not being considered for the position.
Please note that the online application submission deadline is March 27, 2013 and the required hard copy materials submission deadline is April 2, 2013.
For additional information regarding application materials, etc., please visit the website.