Senior Assistant General Counsel - Litigation
About The Position
Counsel will help the Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) achieve its mission and goals, primarily by protecting its legal interests. Counsel will represent the CHA in matters litigated in state and federal courts and administrative hearings and will provide advice to client departments. Based on CHA’s needs, representative cases and assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following: personal injury litigation, eviction matters and litigation, administrative hearings and administrative review proceedings, as well as other substantive areas relevant to our practice, as needed, to advance CHA’s interests and goals. Counsel will bring solid litigation experience, a strong skill set and work ethic, a growth mindset, and the ability to work well with others.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor degree
- Admission to the Illinois bar and good standing
- A minimum of eight (8) years of substantial litigation experience in one of more areas of need for CHA, e.g., strong experience with personal injury cases and invoking immunities where appropriate.
- Proficiency in the use of technology to manage case-related responsibilities (e.g., Excel, Adobe, and other software designed to enhance productivity).
- Integrity
- Strong work ethic
- Strong communication skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong client service skills
- Sound judgment
- A growth mindset
- Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors/colleagues/diverse client departments
- Willingness and perseverance to learn new substantive areas and skills
Nice To Haves
- Experience litigating in federal court is a plus.
- Strong skills in written advocacy
- Strong skills in discovery (including expert discovery)
- Strong skills in trial advocacy
Responsibilities
- Handling all aspects of litigation and related duties, and serving as lead and trial counsel in state and federal court, and in administrative forums.
- Evaluating disputes in the pre-litigation stage to determine appropriate course of action that fairly balances competing interests and facilitates favorable resolution.
- Providing research, analysis, and recommendations on housing related regulations, CHA policies, federal and state law, and municipal ordinances.
- Advising client departments on how to achieve goals in compliance with applicable policies, rules, and law, and leading such initiatives as needed.
- Assisting the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the Office of General Counsel or client departments as needed, including by preparing required reports.
- Handling a diverse range of matters as needed, and making the good faith effort needed to develop the requisite depth of skills, knowledge, and commitment to CHA.
Benefits
- Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
- Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Parking Transit
- Prepaid Legal Services
- Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
- Identity Theft Protection
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
- Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
- Hybrid work schedule (position specific)
- This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
