Job Description

Introduction

This Classification is considered exempt and is not subject to the Civil Service Examination process.

This position is open to all candidates, both internal and external, who meet the minimum requirements.

Applications will be accepted only during the designated filing period for this classification. The opening and closing dates of the filing period are listed in this announcement. Applications must be filed by the following method:

Submitted online through the District's Online Employment Center at Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Central Time on the closing date in order to be considered.

The deadline for filing an application will not be extended due to any unavailability of the District's Online Employment Center. The District will not be liable for the Online Employment Center being unavailable for any period of time, and it is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application form is completed and submitted in a timely manner. Therefore, it is recommended that applications be submitted early in the filing period.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application form is completed and submitted in a timely manner by the method described above .

Descriptions and dates of education, experience and any required license or certification should be very clear so that it is understood exactly how the applicant meets the minimum requirements. Prospective employees will be required to provide documentation of the required education, experience and licensure/certification upon employment. Falsification of a material statement in an application may constitute grounds for rejection of the application, or discharge of an employee from his or her position in the Classified Service.

Residency Requirement: There is no residency requirement to submit an application; however, all District employees must be domiciled within the boundaries of the District within six months of successful completion of probation. (The District is in Cook County, Illinois, covering approximately 90% of the county area.)

Hiring and Employment Objectives: The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago is committed to hiring and employment practices that base employee selection on a candidate's knowledge, skill and ability to perform effectively on the job; provide equal employment opportunity to all applicants; prohibit the entry of political reasons or factors and other improper considerations into any stage of the selection and hiring processes; and create a transparent, honest and fair hiring system.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with applicable laws. For information regarding accommodation for individuals with disabilities, phone (312) 751-5170 (voice) or (312) 751-5916 (TTY).

Application Submission Information

Duties: Under direction of the General Counsel, manages a division of the Law Department, represents the District on the most complex matters and assists the General Counsel in rendering legal advice to District officers and staff.
Absolute Requirement: Admission to the Illinois Bar and the General Bar for the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.
Minimum Requirements: Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctor degree and ten years of experience in the general practice of law, five years of which must have been in legal fields related to District activities.
Application Submission Information: Qualified candidates should submit the following no later than April 24, 2026:

• Application
• Resume
• Cover Letter outlining knowledge and experience in the following areas:
  • General practice of law and litigation.
  • Work related to District activities such as government contracts, employment and civil service law, environmental law, construction law, and commercial/industrial real estate law.
  • Supervision of professional staff or outside counsel in the performance of complex legal work.

Process: A short list of candidates will be invited to interview. Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of May 11, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Patricia Vanella at 312-751-5172.

Appointments

Appointment is subject to successfully passing a physical examination, a drug test and a criminal history background investigation.

Salary/Pay Plans

The salary listed is Step 1 in a structured pay plan. At 6 months of employment with the District, the salary will increase to Step 2: $206,216.92. At 18 months, the salary will increase to Step 3: $218,007.66. There are 9 total steps for TAM 22 of the pay plan (view full pay plan). These increases are based on service time in the job classification and require a 'Meets Standard' performance rating.

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