Associate Attorney - Enforcement & Torts

Chicago Transit Authority•Chicago, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, primarily functions as a junior level attorney responsible for representing the CTA in criminal enforcement matters. Works in collaboration with the Law Department’s Criminal Enforcement and Compliance sections to assist in the prosecution of criminal laws and CTA Code of Conduct violations. The associate attorney’s duties also include ridership suspension hearings, administrative hearings, and defense of property damage subrogation cases. Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts. Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target. Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school of law
Licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
One (1) year of legal experience, preferably in criminal law, personal injury, subrogation, or property damage, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.
Working knowledge of applicable state and local laws.
Working knowledge of courtroom procedure and rules of evidence.
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interrelate with clients, Authority personnel, and witnesses.
Good research, organization and analytical skills to gather and synthesize large volumes of information into a logical convincing case.
Good verbal and written communication skills to explain important facts clearly, logically, and concisely.
Good negotiation skills.
Good interviewing skills.
Basic skills using Microsoft Office software.
Ability to work on multiple projects in stressful situations.
Ability to provide timely legal advice.
Ability to work independently and advise and consult with management as needed.
Ability to lead others and work in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Responsibilities

Represents CTA in Criminal Enforcement matters.
Reviews and responds to routine subpoena requests.
Advises and prepares employees for court appearances.
Liaises with Assistant State’s Attorneys regarding employee court appearances and sharing of CTA evidence needed for prosecution of crimes on CTA.
Appears in court on behalf of CTA and its employees in criminal cases.
Represents CTA in Ridership Suspension Hearings.
Assists in locating and recommending cases that qualify for ridership suspension by reviewing arrest reports and gathering the necessary evidence.
Communicates with and responds to staff throughout the agency regarding the ridership suspension process.
Assists Chief Attorney - Enforcement as needed with various tasks.
Represents CTA in administrative hearing court for code violations filed by the City of Chicago.
Manages a caseload of property damage subrogation cases on behalf of CTA, including all aspects of litigation through arbitration and jury trial.
Conducts legal research and drafts case documents, pleadings, and motions.
Performs other duties as assigned.