Assistant Corporation Counsel I - Building and License Enforcement Division

Description The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel I in the BLE Division to represent the City in Municipal Code enforcement cases related to the public's health and safety, including building code, police, and licensing matters. The Assistant Corporation Counsel will work under the general supervision of the Deputy Corporation Counsel of the BLE Division and will handle litigation in state court. The Assistant Corporation Counsel will also be responsible for evaluating cases, drafting pleadings and motions, propounding and answering discovery, engaging in legal research, negotiating settlements, presenting oral arguments and evidentiary hearings, conducting trials, and counseling law clerks on such tasks. The Assistant Corporation Counsel will also communicate with City Departments, community groups, and Aldermanic offices; review proposed ordinances and legislation; respond to subpoenas; oversee special projects and initiatives; and counsel law clerks on such tasks. The substantive areas of law will include buildings, zoning, licensing, and other related real estate and property matters. This position requires initiative, flexibility, time management, and the ability to think and respond to urgent situations. Knowledge, Abilities and Skills demonstrated academic achievement; strong research and writing skills; excellent analytical skills; excellent negotiation and communication skills, including the ability to take the initiative on assigned tasks and work well with others; the ability to respond quickly in emergency situations and organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow deadlines. Preference previous municipal law and/or prosecutorial work experience; experience handling litigation in state court and/or administrative proceedings; experience drafting or responding to pleadings, motions, and discovery. 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. Or, if applicable, intent to take the bar exam to obtain required Illinois Licensure indicated in cover letter. Salary Salary: $78,108.00 - 130,128.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials) 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. Equal Employment Opportunity 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. Exemption Notice This position is exempt from the career service. Political Sponsorship All references to political sponsorship or recommendation must be omitted from any and all application materials submitted for city employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr