Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Employment Litigation Division

Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor - Employment Litigation Division

Job Number : 414189

Description

The 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.

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; and
• the ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines.

Qualifications

Disclaimer - "Accredited"

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

Mandatory Submission Terms

You must submit an online application by November 24, 2025 including the items listed below :

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.

Salary : $118,596.00 - 164,100.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)

Click to view our generous benefits package

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at : https : / / www.chicago.gov / city / en / depts / fin / benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at :

https : / / www.chicago.gov / content / dam / city / depts / dhr / supp_info / JobClassification / 2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

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 : DOL.Application@cityofchicago.org. However, uploading documents directly to your CAREERS applicant profile is our preferred method of receipt.

NOTE : If you have questions, please contact the Department of Human Resources (312-744-4976) or DOL.Application@cityofchicago.org.

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 disabilityaccommodations@cityofchicago.org. 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

Job Posting

: Nov 10, 2025, 6 : 07 : 29 PM |

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: Nov 25, 2025, 5 : 59 : 00 AM

BU : 09 | Salary : $118,596.00 - 164,100.00

Pay Basis

: Yearly