City of Chicago Department of Law
Assistant Corporation Counsel I - Legal Information and Prosecutions Division
City of Chicago Department of Law, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Assistant Corporation Counsel I - Legal Information and Prosecutions Division
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 ACC I will serve under the general supervision of the Division’s Supervisors, Chief, and Deputy.
Responsibilities
Prosecute Chicago Municipal Code violations in Cook County Circuit Court, including Traffic Court, Branch Courts, and 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.
Try cases; conduct hearings; research and write motions, memoranda, and briefs; litigate administrative appeals; argue motions; negotiate settlements; review and analyze files; and recommend appropriate courses of action.
Qualifications and Experience
Graduate of an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).
Good standing with the state Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission.
Superior writing, research, and editing skills.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Experience counseling and advising clients.
Some administrative proceeding or Circuit Court courtroom experience.
Ability to work well with others, exhibit sound judgment, initiate assigned tasks, and organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.
Application Process and Materials
Cover letter that includes the position title and job number and specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications and the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed.
Resume.
Law school transcript (official or unofficial).
One writing sample.
Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website (or your admitted state bar’s equivalent).
Applications must be submitted online by
November 10, 2025 .
Do not upload or send materials other than those specifically requested above.
Salary $78,108.00 – $130,128.00 (based on experience and credentials).
Benefits For information on our benefits package, salary and title structure, and loan forgiveness, please visit the City of Chicago benefits website and the relevant classification and public service loan forgiveness pages.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. All applicants are considered at all stages of the hiring and selection process. The City of Chicago is committed to supporting diverse experience, including applicants with prior contact with the criminal legal system.
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Responsibilities
Prosecute Chicago Municipal Code violations in Cook County Circuit Court, including Traffic Court, Branch Courts, and 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.
Try cases; conduct hearings; research and write motions, memoranda, and briefs; litigate administrative appeals; argue motions; negotiate settlements; review and analyze files; and recommend appropriate courses of action.
Qualifications and Experience
Graduate of an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree.
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705).
Good standing with the state Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission.
Superior writing, research, and editing skills.
Superior written and verbal communication skills.
Experience counseling and advising clients.
Some administrative proceeding or Circuit Court courtroom experience.
Ability to work well with others, exhibit sound judgment, initiate assigned tasks, and organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.
Application Process and Materials
Cover letter that includes the position title and job number and specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications and the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed.
Resume.
Law school transcript (official or unofficial).
One writing sample.
Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website (or your admitted state bar’s equivalent).
Applications must be submitted online by
November 10, 2025 .
Do not upload or send materials other than those specifically requested above.
Salary $78,108.00 – $130,128.00 (based on experience and credentials).
Benefits For information on our benefits package, salary and title structure, and loan forgiveness, please visit the City of Chicago benefits website and the relevant classification and public service loan forgiveness pages.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. All applicants are considered at all stages of the hiring and selection process. The City of Chicago is committed to supporting diverse experience, including applicants with prior contact with the criminal legal system.
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