City of Springfield Job Posting

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD

Is seeking applicants for:
ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL

The Office of Corporation Counsel is seeking attorneys to represent the City and its employees in litigation, primarily defending lawsuits, performing legal research and representing the City in other legal and contract matters. The successful incumbent will also handle other tasks as assigned by the Corporation Counsel, including drafting contracts, ordinances, and prosecuting code violations. This position also involves researching and advising City departments on a variety of legal issues including workplace discrimination, due process issues and federal/state legal compliance through use of various libraries and on-line media. A Juris Doctorate degree and license to practice law in the State of Illinois is required. Current employees (where applicable) and persons hired after 1-1-17 shall maintain their bona fide residence within the corporate limits of the city during all periods of service. New employees have 12 months from date of hire to establish city residency.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE.

Send resume to:
kateah.mcmasters@springfield.il.us

FINAL DATE TO APPLY: AUGUST 31, 2022 AT 5:00 PM CST