Mid Level Attorney Advisor Jobs
Mid level attorney advisor jobs go to legal professionals ready to own complex matters, guide junior staff, and deliver counsel with minimal oversight. Hiring runs across Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 49% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Jobot, Husch Blackwell, and Cooley LLP competing for attorney advisors at this level now.
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416424Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Attorney
Civilian Office of Police Accountability
Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $90,144
This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
This position is with the City’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and provides legal counsel in support of the agency’s mission to conduct fair police misconduct investigations and advises the investigative staff and department management on matters related to the department’s operations, and performs related duties as required.
Under direction of senior management, the Attorney provides legal counsel to investigators regarding all substantive issues that arise from the office’s investigations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides advice on legal issues related to investigations including issues concerning local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and contracts.
- Provides legal counsel on topics such as: evidence collection, labor and employment including collective bargaining agreements and the employee’s duty to cooperate, and the interpretation and enforcement of statutes and ordinances.
- Advises the Investigators and Supervising Investigators on strategic and legal investigative matters, including investigative techniques and the strength of evidence obtained.
- Writes and edits summary investigative reports.
- Performs legal research; writes and edits legal memoranda on issues related to investigations.
- Prepares affidavits and other documents for criminal, civil or administrative actions.
- Coordinates with outside law enforcement and prosecutorial entities as appropriate.
- Provides training on legal issues as requested by senior management.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and programs, as required
- Performs related duties as required.
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be exhaustive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Location: 1615 W. Chicago Ave, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60622
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
NOTE: You must include a writing sample (10-15 pages in length) as an attachment to your application. The writing sample must be an original work (either wholly or substantially authored by you) and must reflect legal reasoning, such as a legal memo, motion to court, legal article, or research paper.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705)
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous substantive work experience, at least one (1) year, in one of the following areas: criminal law, constitutional law, labor law, administrative law, or police oversight.
NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from November 13, 2026, until 11:59p.m. CDT on November 27, 2026. No exceptions will be made.
Job Posting
: Nov 13, 2026, 12:00:00 AM |Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PMPay Basis
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416424Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Attorney
Civilian Office of Police Accountability
Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $90,144
This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
This position is with the City’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and provides legal counsel in support of the agency’s mission to conduct fair police misconduct investigations and advises the investigative staff and department management on matters related to the department’s operations, and performs related duties as required.
Under direction of senior management, the Attorney provides legal counsel to investigators regarding all substantive issues that arise from the office’s investigations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides advice on legal issues related to investigations including issues concerning local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and contracts.
- Provides legal counsel on topics such as: evidence collection, labor and employment including collective bargaining agreements and the employee’s duty to cooperate, and the interpretation and enforcement of statutes and ordinances.
- Advises the Investigators and Supervising Investigators on strategic and legal investigative matters, including investigative techniques and the strength of evidence obtained.
- Writes and edits summary investigative reports.
- Performs legal research; writes and edits legal memoranda on issues related to investigations.
- Prepares affidavits and other documents for criminal, civil or administrative actions.
- Coordinates with outside law enforcement and prosecutorial entities as appropriate.
- Provides training on legal issues as requested by senior management.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and programs, as required
- Performs related duties as required.
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be exhaustive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Location: 1615 W. Chicago Ave, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60622
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
NOTE: You must include a writing sample (10-15 pages in length) as an attachment to your application. The writing sample must be an original work (either wholly or substantially authored by you) and must reflect legal reasoning, such as a legal memo, motion to court, legal article, or research paper.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705)
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous substantive work experience, at least one (1) year, in one of the following areas: criminal law, constitutional law, labor law, administrative law, or police oversight.
NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from November 13, 2026, until 11:59p.m. CDT on November 27, 2026. No exceptions will be made.
Job Posting
: Nov 13, 2026, 12:00:00 AM |Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PMPay Basis
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Mid Level Attorney Advisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level attorney advisor job?
Position yourself by leading with the substantive work you have owned, not just supported. Highlight matters or projects where you exercised independent judgment, drafted dispositive documents, or advised clients with limited supervision. Tailor your resume to show progression in complexity, not just time served, and demonstrate subject matter depth in the practice area the employer is hiring for.
Which companies hire mid level attorney advisors?
Companies hiring mid level attorney advisors right now include Jobot, Husch Blackwell, and Cooley LLP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, federal agencies, large law firms, financial institutions, and in-house legal departments at major corporations tend to be the most active employers.
Are there remote mid level attorney advisor jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by practice area and employer type. About 49% of mid level attorney advisor openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with fully remote roles more common in advisory, compliance, and regulatory work than in litigation or government agency positions that require on-site presence.
How do I move up to a mid level attorney advisor role?
Moving from entry level into a mid level attorney advisor role comes from accumulating ownership, not just experience. Build depth in a defined practice area, seek out projects you can lead rather than assist, and document the measurable impact of your work. Consistently demonstrating sound independent judgment and the ability to advise without close supervision is what distinguishes mid level candidates.
Which industries hire the most mid level attorney advisors?
Mid Level attorney advisor roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they face complex regulatory environments, active enforcement, or high-volume transactional work that demands experienced counsel who can operate with limited oversight.