Assistant Corporation Counsel Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel (“ACC”) Supervisor in its Torts Division.

Torts has an active litigation and trial practice defending the City and its employees in personal injury lawsuits filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County. The Division is particularly interested in candidates with substantial medical malpractice litigation experience; however, attorneys with significant experience in premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, and police litigation are encouraged to apply.

The Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor is responsible for an individual docket of cases often with higher exposure and in-depth discovery and motion practices, serves as lead counsel at jury trials, makes settlement recommendations, and engages in negotiations. Under the direction of the Torts Deputy and Chiefs, the Assistant Corporation Counsel Supervisor manages line attorneys including training and conducting case reviews.

Ideal candidates will possess the following

• Medical malpractice litigation experience or significant litigation experience in premises liability, motor vehicle accidents, police pursuits, or other complex personal injury matters.

Preference may be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Five (5) years of work experience as a licensed attorney litigating personal injury cases of increasing complexity;
• Five (5) jury trials, including acting as first chair and presenting and cross-examining medical and other opinion witnesses at trial;
• Significant legal writing experience and substantive motion practice;
• Experience negotiating settlements;
• Demonstrated leadership and initiative;
• The ability to work well with others; and
• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring others in the legal field.

Salary: $122,148.00 – $169,020.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)

You must submit an online application by July 23, 2026 including the items listed below:

• 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, preferred experience, and the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below;
• 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 including your state Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings).

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.

The City of Chicago Law Department is seeking an attorney for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel in its Torts Division.

Attorneys in the Torts Division have an active civil defense litigation and trial practice. Torts attorneys engage in discovery and motion practice, retain and depose medical and other experts, engage in hearings and jury trials, and make recommendations and participate in settlement negotiations.

The Assistant Corporation Counsel’s work will be in either the personal injury defense or medical malpractice defense division, depending on the experience and interests of the applicant and the current needs of the Division.

Ideal candidates will possess the following:

• Interest and/or experience in litigation and trial work
• Interest and/or experience in medical damages
• Effective communication skills;
• Demonstrated strength in legal research and writing;
• Self-starter with the ability to take initiative as demonstrated by past achievements and leadership and;
• Ability to work well with others and manage workflow and deadlines.

Salary: $88,272.00 – $154,044.00 (salary is based on a variety of factors including experience and credentials)

You must submit an online application by August 4, 2026 including the items listed below:

• Cover letter that (1) includes the position title and job number as noted on the posting; (2) and specifically identifies how you meet the minimum qualifications and have the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed above
• 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 including your state Public Record of Discipline and Pending Proceedings)

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.