• Assistant Corporation Counsel III - Torts Division

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• Consider applying for a volunteer Law Clerk or Fellowship (grants applicable) position, more information available here

The City of Chicago Department of Law prides itself on hiring qualified, diverse and motivated attorneys who are committed to serving the City and developing their professional skills.

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Residency
An employee must be an actual resident of the City of Chicago. Proof of residency will be required at the time of employment.

Salary and Benefits
Salary levels are commensurate with experience.

Benefits offered to Department of Law attorneys include:

• 13 days of annual leave
• 12 days of sick leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 1 personal day
• Parental leave with FMLA eligibility
  • Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for employees acting as a surrogate
  • 100% of pay up to twelve (12) weeks for both birthing and/or non-birthing parent, including those growing their family by birth, adoption, or foster care
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and long-term disability insurance
• Pre-tax health and dependent care spending programs
• Pre-tax "Transit " program
• Deferred compensation 457 plan
• Domestic partnership benefits
• Chicago Employees Retirement Pension Fund
• Attorney Registration (ARDC) annual fee for active attorneys admitted to the Illinois Bar covered by the City of Chicago
• Chicago Bar Association annual membership under the CLEAdvantage Plan covered by the City of Chicago