Assistant General Counsel - State Court Litigation

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Assistant General Counsel - State Court Litigation

The candidate will be managing an active litigation caseload and exercising independent judgment on complex issues related to personal injury, torts, affirmative litigation, property tax appeals, administrative hearings, debarments and other substantive litigation areas as needed; Provide client counseling, advice, guidance and support across a network of schools and departments. Working cooperatively with supervisors, attorneys and staff within the Law Department; Developing and maintaining professional, client-centered and productive relationships with diverse group of CPS departments, schools and agents; and demonstrating a strong work ethic, integrity, sound judgment, initiative, and strong analytical and strategic thinking skills. Juris Doctorate and Illinois license to practice law in good standing. Chicago residency within six (6) months of the start date is required. Jury trial experience; issues involving injuries to minors; litigating business-related torts; the Tort Immunity Act; practicing in the Motion Section of the Cook County Law Division; commercial litigation including breach of contract actions and real estate - construction and/or mechanics liens; experience or exposure to education.

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Job Number: 190000NU. Submit cover letter, resume, three current references, and two recent writing samples (one preferably a dispositive motion).

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Chicago Public Schools
42 W. Madison St.
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60602
Website : http://www.cps.edu