Corporation Counsel (Assistant or Associate)

Corporation Counsel (Assistant or Associate)

Salary

$94,836.00 - $133,364.00 Annually

Location

Government Center (4th Floor) - 115 E. Washington St. Bloomington, IL, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

00957

Department

Legal

Division

Legal

Opening Date

06/17/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Hours/Shift

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

• Description
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Description

Assistant Corporation Counsel - Under the general direction and supervision of the Corporation Counsel or designee, the Assistant Corporation Counsel provides specialized legal and administrative support with a primary focus on contract review, negotiation, and compliance. Serves as the primary legal resource for contract development and compliance matters. This position also advises City staff on Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and related transparency obligations, while assisting with other municipal legal matters. Assignment and request for services are received from the Corporation Counsel, the City Manager, Department Heads, the City Council and Mayor.

Associate Corporation Counsel - The Associate Corporation Counsel (Land Use and Licensing) is a senior-level legal position responsible for providing legal representation and counsel to the City under the direction of the Corporation Counsel. This position focuses primarily on matters involving

zoning, land use, planning, licensing, and municipal governance. This position advises elected and appointed officials, boards and commissions, and municipal departments on a broad range of regulatory and administrative matters, with a primary focus on land use and development and licensing matters, and may also represent the municipality in administrative proceedings, litigation support, ordinance drafting, and enforcement actions.

Examples of Duties

The City is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative attorney to serve as either Assistant Corporation Counsel or Associate Corporation Counsel, depending on qualifications and experience.

Assistant Corporation Counsel

Associate Corporation Counsel

Typical Qualifications

Our employees are our greatest asset and reason for our success. As a full-time Classified/non-union employee, you will receive a Total Compensation package including healthcare/wellness benefits, paid time off (PTO), insurance and retirement. Details below:

Healthcare/Wellness

• Medical - choice between a lower deductible PPO, an HSA-compatible PPO, and an HMO

• All plans administered by BCBS

• 75% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s). Working spouse exclusion applies, however, to the Medical Plan

• Dental - PPO

• Administered by BCBS

• 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)

• Vision - PPO

• Administered by VSP

• 50% employer subsidy provided, for employee and any covered dependent(s)

• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• Extensive Wellness program, including an annual Health Club Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - for assistance with work, health & life topics such as overall wellbeing, relationship management, workplace challenges, addiction, child/elder care resources, legal advice, financial guidance, nutrition & physical health

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 2 weeks vacation, provided on your start date

• 3 weeks provided 1-4 years

• 4 weeks provided 5-15 years

• 4 weeks and 1 day provided 16 years

• 4 weeks and 2 days provided 17 years

• 4 weeks and 3 days provided 18 years

• 4 weeks and 4 days provided 19 years

• 5 weeks provided 20+ years

• 12.5 paid holidays each year

• New Year's Day

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day

• Good Friday

• Memorial Day

• Juneteenth

• 4th of July

• Labor Day

• Veterans Day

• Thanksgiving

• Day After Thanksgiving

• Christmas Eve

• Christmas Day

• New Year's Eve (1/2 day)

• 2 personal days provided each year

• Opportunity to earn a Wellness Day each year

• 1 sick day earned each month, up to a maximum bank of 60 days

Insurance

• $50,000 Employer-provided benefit
• Voluntary Life Insurance buy-up

Retirement

• Automatic enrollment in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) Pension - benefit details can be found here
• Voluntary retirement options available:
• 457 Account (similar to a 401k)
• Roth IRA
• Additional Voluntary After-Tax Contribution (VAC) plan via IMRF

01

Do you have experience as a practicing attorney in municipal law?

• Yes
• No

02

Describe your experience in municipal law - drafting ordinances, land use/zoning, code enforcement, or public contracts.

03

Have you represented a municipality in litigation or administrative proceedings?

• Yes
• No

04

Detail your involvement in land use or zoning disputes. How did you conduct legal analysis and coordinate with stakeholders?

05

Do you have any experience with Freedom on Information Act (FOIA)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Bloomington Illinois

Address 115 E. Washington St.

Bloomington, Illinois, 61701

Phone 309-434-2215

Website https://www.bloomingtonil.gov