Assistant Corporation Counsel - Legal Research

City of Springfield•Springfield, IL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Corporation Counsel - Legal Research. This role is part of the Office of the Mayor, within the Corporation Counsel Division, and is located at the Municipal Center East in Springfield, Illinois. The position operates on a Monday-Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., though hours may vary. This is a non-union position with a starting rate of $75,000.00. Preference will be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree
Valid license to practice law in the State of Illinois
Strong legal research, writing, and analytical abilities
Sound professional judgment
Commitment to ethical public service
Ability to interpret and apply statutes, regulations, and case law
Ability to prepare clear and persuasive legal documents
Ability to provide well-reasoned legal advice to agency staff and leadership
Strong communication skills
Ability to manage multiple assignments
Collaborative working style

Nice To Haves

Experience in government, administrative law, litigation, or regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

Advise Springfield City Council Members on an “on-call” basis, including interpretation and application of statutes and case law, and creation of ordinances.
Represent the City and its employees in litigation, emphasizing motion practice, discovery, expert witnesses, trials, and appeals.
Assign duties to secretaries and paralegals as needed.
Perform periodic training to City Council Members in pertinent areas of law, such as the Open Meetings Act and FOIA.
Perform research and advise City departments on a variety of legal issues.