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The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor in the Labor Division to personally represent and to supervise other attorneys in the representation of the City, City officials and/or employees, as applicable (a) in employment cases, including those alleging discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, filed with federal, state, and local agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Illinois Department of Human Rights, the Illinois Human Rights Commission, and the Chicago Commission on Human Relations; (b) in employee disciplinary and discharge proceedings before the City’s Police Board and Human Resources Board; and (c) in employee disciplinary proceedings before arbitrators. The extent to which the Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will perform any of these functions will vary from time to time and depend in part upon Division staffing and needs. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor may also have responsibility regarding other matters, including but not limited to client counseling; interaction with other Law Department divisions, other City departments, and outside counsel; and Labor Division attorney and staff training, development, and evaluation. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will be responsible for both supervising and handling all phases of assigned matters, including but not limited to personally conducting and participating in hearings. The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel and the Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel, and as needed, the Chief Labor Negotiator, and/or the Assistant Chief Labor Negotiator.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ideal candidates will possess:

+ a minimum of 5 years of experience conducting administrative hearings and/or arbitrations and/or litigation in court

+ Experience handling litigation or disciplinary matters involving the Chicago Police Department and/or other public sector employers

+ Experience handling employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation charges and/or labor arbitrations

+ Superior research, writing, editing, and analytical skills

+ Exceptional communication and client counseling skills

+ The ability to work well with others

+ Demonstrated leadership and initiative

+ Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow and deadlines

+ Demonstrated commitment to public service

Preference may be given to candidates possessing the following:

+ Experience handling cases before the City of Chicago Police Board

+ Experience handling cases before the City of Chicago Human Resources Board

+ Experience handling employment disciplinary cases before similar public sector boards, commissions, or agencies

Qualifications:

+ Graduation from an American Bar Association accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree

+ Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705), good standing with your state Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any American law school that has passed and maintains the requirements of accreditation by the American Bar Association ( www.americanbar.org ).

Application Process and Materials

You must submit an online application by **August 20, 2025:**

+ 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)

+ Two writing samples; and

+ Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website at www.iardc.org (or your admitted state bar's equivalent

**Salary: $118,596.000 - 164,100.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)** Click to view our generous benefits package ([email protected].)

**NOTE REGARDING PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS:** Working for the City of Chicago Department of Law may qualify you for loan forgiveness under the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For detailed information, visit www.StudentAid.gov/publicservice or contact your federal loan servicer.

**NOTE:** Candidates experiencing trouble uploading the required documents to our system may e-mail the documents to: [email protected]. However, uploading documents directly to your CAREERS applicant profile is our preferred method of receipt.

**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.

**NOTE:** If you have questions, please contact the Department of Human Resources (312-744-4976) or [email protected].

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.

Evaluation

Your initial evaluation will be based on the documents submitted. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. No second party applications will be accepted.

**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. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

**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.

**Fair Chance Hiring Employer:** The City of Chicago is committed to being a Fair Chance Hiring employer. We value applicants with diverse experiences, including those who have had prior contact with the criminal legal system. Having a criminal history, including prior incarceration, arrest(s), and/or conviction(s) does not automatically disqualify you from employment with the City of Chicago.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment, the City will conduct a background check. The resulting report will be used to conduct an individualized assessment to determine if the nature of any prior conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have been selected. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances.

**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.

**Reasonable Accommodation** : 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 or [email protected]. Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

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. To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075.

City of** **Chicago

Brandon Johnson

Mayor