Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel / Assistant Corporation Counsel

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13777204 Department: The Office of the Mayor /\ Division: Corporation Counsel Primary Duties and Responsibilities: - Perform legal research and provides advice and guidance to City departments on a wide variety of legal matters, including interpretation of ordinances, policies, contracts, employment issues, and regulatory compliance. - Handle additional legal matters as assigned by the Corporation Counsel, including municipal prosecutions, administrative hearings, and other related proceedings. - Represent the City and its employees in litigation matters in state and federal courts, including all phases of litigation such as motion practice, discovery, depositions, expert witness coordination, trial preparation, trials, and appeals. - Assign, coordinate, and review work performed by secretaries, paralegals, and other support staff as needed to ensure efficient case management and office operations.