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Cook County Government, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Overview
LEAD COUNSEL - FOIA & SUBPOENA RESPONSE (OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED (00138476) Job Details
Requisition ID: 00138476 Job Posting: Feb 10, 2026, 10:10:16 PM Closing Date: Mar 4, 2026, 5:59:00 AM Full-time • Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. • Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M. Organization
Offices Under the President Work Locations
Cook County Administration 69 W. Washington Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the department\'s responses to all subpoenas, court orders, and requests for Public Defender files. Respond to subpoenas, court orders, and requests, such as (1) issued to the Cook County Public Defender for its files and records, including Electronically Stored Information (ESI); (2) issued to employees for deposition or trial testimony relating to client representation; and (3) issued in civil actions to Public Defender clients. Answer all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for CCPD records in accordance with the Illinois FOIA. This position is Actively Recruited and At Will. Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (JD). Five (5) years of criminal defense, civil litigation, or directly related experience. Three (3) years of prior supervisory experience. License to practice law in the state of Illinois. Ability to obtain and maintain license and/or certification requirements. Degrees awarded outside of the United States with certain exceptions must be credentialed by a U.S. credential evaluation service (NACES or AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
Knowledge equivalent to that of a practicing criminal defense attorney or civil litigator, including areas such as criminal or civil procedure, trial advocacy, and evidence. Ability to perform tasks under highly stressful situations and manage multiple cases and projects of varying complexity and priority. Ability to manage professional staff and/or skilled support staff on a day-to-day basis. Ability to lead within established objectives and make decisions regarding daily priorities and the application of technical/business processes for a work group or department segment. Ability to set overall direction and hold staff accountable for accomplishing work objectives by fostering positive relationships with employees, leadership, and stakeholders. Ability to use organizational goals to identify processes to meet those goals. Physical Requirements
Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently; may involve sitting most of the time and occasional walking or standing. Group and Voluntary Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time Voluntary Benefits You may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options for eligible employees Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List; see Cook County Code and related policies. EEO Statement
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category defined by law. Note
As an internal candidate, salary allocations shall abide by Cook County Personnel Rules. Social Media Disclaimer
The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan and is not influenced by political reasons or factors in Non-Exempt positions. If concerns are raised, refer to the Office of the Inspector General.
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LEAD COUNSEL - FOIA & SUBPOENA RESPONSE (OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER) - ACTIVELY RECRUITED (00138476) Job Details
Requisition ID: 00138476 Job Posting: Feb 10, 2026, 10:10:16 PM Closing Date: Mar 4, 2026, 5:59:00 AM Full-time • Shift Start Time: 8:30 A.M. • Shift End Time: 4:30 P.M. Organization
Offices Under the President Work Locations
Cook County Administration 69 W. Washington Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the department\'s responses to all subpoenas, court orders, and requests for Public Defender files. Respond to subpoenas, court orders, and requests, such as (1) issued to the Cook County Public Defender for its files and records, including Electronically Stored Information (ESI); (2) issued to employees for deposition or trial testimony relating to client representation; and (3) issued in civil actions to Public Defender clients. Answer all Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests for CCPD records in accordance with the Illinois FOIA. This position is Actively Recruited and At Will. Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited law school with a Juris Doctorate (JD). Five (5) years of criminal defense, civil litigation, or directly related experience. Three (3) years of prior supervisory experience. License to practice law in the state of Illinois. Ability to obtain and maintain license and/or certification requirements. Degrees awarded outside of the United States with certain exceptions must be credentialed by a U.S. credential evaluation service (NACES or AICE). Original credentialing documents must be presented at time of interview. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Characteristics
Knowledge equivalent to that of a practicing criminal defense attorney or civil litigator, including areas such as criminal or civil procedure, trial advocacy, and evidence. Ability to perform tasks under highly stressful situations and manage multiple cases and projects of varying complexity and priority. Ability to manage professional staff and/or skilled support staff on a day-to-day basis. Ability to lead within established objectives and make decisions regarding daily priorities and the application of technical/business processes for a work group or department segment. Ability to set overall direction and hold staff accountable for accomplishing work objectives by fostering positive relationships with employees, leadership, and stakeholders. Ability to use organizational goals to identify processes to meet those goals. Physical Requirements
Sedentary work involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently; may involve sitting most of the time and occasional walking or standing. Group and Voluntary Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Basic Term Life Insurance Pension Plan Deferred Compensation Program Employee Assistance Program Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time Voluntary Benefits You may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) Hybrid work environment with telecommuting and flexible scheduling options for eligible employees Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. Falsification of any information in the application process will result in disqualification, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the County’s Ineligible for Rehire List; see Cook County Code and related policies. EEO Statement
Cook County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Cook County prohibits illegal discrimination and harassment and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, source of income, housing status, military service or discharge status, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category defined by law. Note
As an internal candidate, salary allocations shall abide by Cook County Personnel Rules. Social Media Disclaimer
The County’s hiring process is governed by the Cook County Employment Plan and is not influenced by political reasons or factors in Non-Exempt positions. If concerns are raised, refer to the Office of the Inspector General.
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