Chief Assistant Corporation Counsel - Torts Division
City of Chicago
- Chicago, IL
- $162,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- six (6) years of legal experience as a licensed attorney of which one (1) year is in a supervisory role;
- seven (7) jury trials;
- litigation and trial experience handling personal injury or medical malpractice cases of increasing complexity, including advanced motion practice, depositions of medical and expert witnesses, and examination of opinion witnesses at trial;
- superior knowledge of common-law and statutory tort immunities
- excellent oral communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with a wide variety of clients regarding their concerns and legal needs, often on an emergent basis;
- ability to write effectively and persuasively often under time constraints and experience reviewing and editing the written work of others;
- experience evaluating, making settlement recommendations, and conducting settlement negotiations in personal injury or medical malpractice cases;
- familiarity with workers’ compensation or insurance coverage matters;
- the ability to work well with others;
- the ability to exhibit leadership and initiative; and
- the ability to organize, prioritize, monitor, and control workflow and meet deadlines.
- 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);
- One writing sample; and
- Current printout of your attorney registration status from the Illinois ARDC website at www.iardc.org (or your admitted state bar's equivalent).
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