City of Chicago
Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Employment Litigation Division
City of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Employment Litigation Division
Job Number:
383254The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in its Employment Litigation Division. The Employment Litigation Division defends the City of Chicago and public officials against allegations of discrimination as well as other civil rights and employment law violations brought by prospective, current, and former employees.The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel of the Employment Litigation Division and will be given a high level of responsibility for handling complex employment litigation, maintaining his or her own case load; trying cases, reviewing and evaluating cases, drafting pleadings, writing briefs, conducting discovery, and negotiating settlements.Qualifications
Application Process and MaterialsBy the post-extension
March 21, 2024
you must submit an online application that attaches the following materials: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 (preferably including a motion for summary judgment);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.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ideal candidates will possess:a minimum of five (5) years of experience in federal and/or state court litigation, in employment litigation;admission to the Federal Trial Bar (or eligible for admission to the Federal Trial Bar pursuant to LR83.11);experience with jury trials and motion practice, preferably in employment litigation;a previous high level of responsibility for handling complex employment litigation;significant negotiation and settlement experience;exceptional writing, research, and editing skills;the ability to manage teams;the ability to work well with others;demonstrated history of exhibiting leadership and initiative on assigned tasks;the ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.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.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.Residency Requirement:
All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in 2-152-050 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 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (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 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonMayorJob Posting:
Sep 26, 2023, 9:54:56 PM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:
Mar 22, 2024, 4:59:00 AMBU:
09 |
Salary:
commensurate w/exp |
Pay Basis:
Yearly
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Job Number:
383254The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in its Employment Litigation Division. The Employment Litigation Division defends the City of Chicago and public officials against allegations of discrimination as well as other civil rights and employment law violations brought by prospective, current, and former employees.The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel of the Employment Litigation Division and will be given a high level of responsibility for handling complex employment litigation, maintaining his or her own case load; trying cases, reviewing and evaluating cases, drafting pleadings, writing briefs, conducting discovery, and negotiating settlements.Qualifications
Application Process and MaterialsBy the post-extension
March 21, 2024
you must submit an online application that attaches the following materials: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 (preferably including a motion for summary judgment);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.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Ideal candidates will possess:a minimum of five (5) years of experience in federal and/or state court litigation, in employment litigation;admission to the Federal Trial Bar (or eligible for admission to the Federal Trial Bar pursuant to LR83.11);experience with jury trials and motion practice, preferably in employment litigation;a previous high level of responsibility for handling complex employment litigation;significant negotiation and settlement experience;exceptional writing, research, and editing skills;the ability to manage teams;the ability to work well with others;demonstrated history of exhibiting leadership and initiative on assigned tasks;the ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.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.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.Residency Requirement:
All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in 2-152-050 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 312-744-4976 (voice) or 312-744-5035 (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 ChicagoBrandon JohnsonMayorJob Posting:
Sep 26, 2023, 9:54:56 PM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External:
Mar 22, 2024, 4:59:00 AMBU:
09 |
Salary:
commensurate w/exp |
Pay Basis:
Yearly
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