City of Chicago / Department of Law
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The Department of Law is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 360 employees with median total compensation of $112,656; the highest distinct record was $236,868.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 360 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($112,656) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $173,160 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $71,436. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 8
Supervising Paralegal/Department of Law
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Jane Lee works as a Supervising Paralegal for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Jane earned $85,128 in 2026.
Executive Administrative Assistant II/Department of Law
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Alfredo Arroyo is a Executive Administrative Assistant II at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,052.
Supervising Paralegal/Department of Law
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Kela Ellis is a Supervising Paralegal at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $83,052.
Supervising Paralegal/Department of Law
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Saba Khorasgani holds the role of Supervising Paralegal at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $83,052.
Legal Secretary/Department of Law
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British Lassiter holds the role of Legal Secretary at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,140.
Administrative Assistant/Department of Law
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Kenya Taylor works as a Administrative Assistant for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Kenya earned $82,140 in 2026.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Nadeen Elsayed serves as a Assistant Corporation Counsel I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,816.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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Ashley Jordan works as a Assistant Corporation Counsel I for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Ashley earned $81,816 in 2026.
Assistant Corporation Counsel II/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Loraina Lopez serves as a Assistant Corporation Counsel II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,816.
Assistant Corporation Counsel II/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Amal Mir serves as a Assistant Corporation Counsel II. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,816.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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Hannah Suerth is a Assistant Corporation Counsel I at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $81,816.
Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Christine Aparo is a Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,124.
Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Natasha Chaiyarat serves as a Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,124.
Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Clara Chow-Ibrahim works as a Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Clara earned $80,124 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Jonathan Clauson works as a Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Jonathan earned $80,124 in 2026.
Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Michael De Chant is a Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,124.
Public Relations Representative III - Excld/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Alexandrianna Heinemann serves as a Public Relations Representative III - Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,124.
Administrative Services Officer II Excld/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Octavio Martinez serves as a Administrative Services Officer II Excld. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $80,124.
Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Darlene Noble is a Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,124.
Supervising Paralegal/Department of Law
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Chantail Palmer is a Supervising Paralegal at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $80,124.
Programmer/Analyst - Excld/Department of Law
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Andrew Cordell is a Programmer/Analyst - Excld at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $79,728.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Tierica Coleman serves as a Assistant Corporation Counsel I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,108.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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Arielle Gaston holds the role of Assistant Corporation Counsel I at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,108.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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Madison Lazzaro is a Assistant Corporation Counsel I at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,108.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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Luke Norton holds the role of Assistant Corporation Counsel I at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,108.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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Andrea Olortegui holds the role of Assistant Corporation Counsel I at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,108.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Sarah Shamsi serves as a Assistant Corporation Counsel I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,108.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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Cherie Turner holds the role of Assistant Corporation Counsel I at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,108.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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Madalyn Urig is a Assistant Corporation Counsel I at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,108.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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Naul Valdez is a Assistant Corporation Counsel I at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $78,108.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, James Vallone serves as a Assistant Corporation Counsel I. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $78,108.
Assistant Corporation Counsel I/Department of Law
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Brizjon Wilright holds the role of Assistant Corporation Counsel I at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $78,108.
Staff Assistant/Department of Law
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Ashley Agee holds the role of Staff Assistant at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,640.
Paralegal II/Department of Law
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Jill Dahlke holds the role of Paralegal II at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,640.
Paralegal II/Department of Law
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Caitlin Elliott works as a Paralegal II for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Caitlin earned $77,640 in 2026.
Paralegal II/Department of Law
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Bolor Ider is a Paralegal II at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $77,640.
Paralegal II/Department of Law
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Timothy Masterson works as a Paralegal II for Department of Law. Their status is full-time. Timothy earned $77,640 in 2026.
Paralegal II/Department of Law
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Jason Szczepanski holds the role of Paralegal II at Department of Law. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $77,640.
Supervising Paralegal/Department of Law
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At Department of Law, Mary Gruber serves as a Supervising Paralegal. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,476.
Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel/Department of Law
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Jasmyne Grissett is a Administrative Assistant to Deputy Corporation Counsel at Department of Law. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $72,996.