ASSOCIATE STAFF ATTORNEY

at City of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

ASSOCIATE STAFF ATTORNEY (LABOR LAW FOCUSED)

Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (“BACP”)

Number of Vacancies: 1

Under direction, performs professional legal work related to sections of the Municipal Code of Chicago enforced by BACP and provides legal counsel to BACP on matters that affect the department’s operations. This position will focus on enforcement of the City’s consumer and worker protection ordinances. They will also divide their work time between multiple office locations. The Associate Staff Attorney will:

+ Work closely with BACP Office of Labor Standards (“OLS”) management and investigators on Domestic Worker Contract, Fair Workweek, Minimum Wage, Paid Leave and Paid Sick Leave, Wage Theft, and other labor and consumer fraud related cases

+ Prosecute OLS and consumer fraud cases at the Department of Administrative Hearings (“DOAH”)

+ Negotiate and review settlement agreements for OLS cases

+ Prosecute BACP and Chicago Police Department citations related to BACP ordinances issued to businesses

+ Review and interpret various documents (e.g., requests for information, license requirements, legislation) for department managers

+ Attend outreach events and facilitate meetings

+ Train and consult with BACP investigators and CPD officers regarding new and existing ordinances and evidentiary requirements necessary to support enforcement

+ Train law clerks and oversee their day-to-day assignments

+ Review consumer disclosure documents for Municipal Code compliance and review confiscated evidence to determine destruction date

+ Perform related duties as required

Work Location: Various- DOAH (400 West Superior Street), BACP’s City Hall (121 North LaSalle Street)

and Ogden (2350 West Ogden Avenue) offices

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30AM to 4:30PM

Salary: $73,800/year

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications:

Qualifications

This position requires graduation from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school and admission to the Illinois Bar.

Selection Criteria

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity and Military-Friendly Employer.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

+ Previous experience in the legal profession

+ Previous experience working with government agencies as a licensed attorney or while licensed under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711

+ Previous clerkship or externship in a government environment

+ Previous experience with labor law

+ Previous experience with consumer fraud law

+ Previous experience with a high-volume court room environment

+ Experience with online and database research

+ Experience working with the public

+ Ability to speak, read, and/or write fluently in any other language than English

Application Evaluation: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligibility list in lottery order. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

Education & Employment Requirements and Verification: You must provide information about your educational background and work experience including job titles, dates of employment (month/year), and specific job duties on your resume and/or application as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. ‘Acting Up’ cannot be considered for current City employees. Please attach all applicable transcripts, diplomas, licenses, and/or certificates as outlined on the job posting for the position you are applying for. The initial evaluation will be based on information provided and documents submitted with the application. Applications must be submitted by the individual applicant. Employment applications lacking the required documentation will not be considered. For information regarding the required attachments, please review the description section of the job posting. Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history. If you have received your degree internationally, you will be required to provide a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications to be referred to departments for consideration. Hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates.

To honor the commitment of our veterans, the City of Chicago has amended city ordinance 2-74-020 to bolster the hiring preference for individuals who have served in the United States Armed Forces and were discharged or released therefrom under Honorable Discharge or General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions). The City of Chicago further recognizes an individual who has completed the term of their initial contract as a Reservist or member of the National Guard and is actively serving in good standing. Veterans who claim Veteran’s preference must submit the following at the time of onboarding: DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that must show the Veterans’ character of service upon discharge. If an individual is still in the Reserve or National Guard, a letter from the Commanding Officer, Unit Representative, or Personnel Staff Officer (S-1) stating the individual is serving in “good standing” and has completed their first term of their initial contract. In order to receive the veterans preference, candidates must answer “yes” to the question on the online application that asks, “Have you been discharged or released therefrom the United States Armed Forces under Honorable Discharge or General Discharge (Under Honorable Conditions) OR have you completed the term of your initial contract as a Reservist or member of the National Guard and are actively serving in good standing AND do you wish to be considered for a Veteran’s preference in hiring with the understanding that you must provide required documentation at the onboarding stage AND if you cannot produce the required verification your conditional offer may be revoked?” In addition, you must provide documentation to verify your military service at the time of on-boarding. Veterans who claim Veteran’s preference must submit the following at the time of onboarding: DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that must show the Veterans’ character of service upon discharge. If an individual is still in the Reserve or National Guard, a letter from the Commanding Officer, Unit Representative, or Personnel Staff Officer (S-1) stating the induvial is serving in “good standing” and has completed their first term of their initial contract. If an individual indicates they are a veteran but fails to provide require