Supervising, Senior Asst General Counsel - Litigation

Chicago Housing Authority•Chicago, IL

3d•Hybrid

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 in administrative hearings, will provide advice to client departments, and will perform supervisory duties, including providing advice, managing cases, personnel, and legal matters involving the CHA’s Housing Choice Voucher (“HCV”) program. We are seeking a service-oriented leader with a strong litigation background (federal and/or state court), a growth mindset, willingness to work hard to learn and meet CHA’s HCV-related legal needs, and strong interpersonal and written advocacy skills. Based on the CHA’s needs and counsel’s experience, representative cases and assignments may include, but are not limited to: HCV matters and related litigation, fair housing and related litigation in federal/state courts and administrative agencies, writs and administrative hearings, commercial litigation, and torts.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree
Admission to the Illinois bar and in good standing
Currently licensed to practice in federal courts
A minimum of ten (10) years of litigation experience, including writing briefs, motions, and engaging in oral advocacy.
Work ethic/growth mindset needed to learn new substantive areas to serve CHA’s needs (e.g., HCV related litigation) and grow professionally.
Integrity
Strong work ethic
Sound judgment
Strong writing and communication skills
Strong analytical and client service skills
Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors/colleagues/diverse client departments
Growth mindset needed to learn new substantive areas and skills.

Responsibilities

Handling all aspects of litigation and serving as lead and trial counsel in state and federal court, and in administrative forums. This role requires the supervisor to handle a case load.
Supervising attorneys and non-attorney personnel in the handling of HCV administrative hearings and litigation, including but not limited to providing training and reviewing work product. Co-supervising the legal department’s year-round internship program.
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 counsel as needed related to federal and state law, housing related regulations, CHA policies, and municipal ordinances.
Advising client departments on how to achieve goals in compliance with applicable policies, rules, and law.
Assisting the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the Office of General Counsel or client departments as needed, including by preparing required reports.
Assisting the Deputy General Counsel in managing matters and litigation in one or more substantive areas (e.g., the HCV program), including, but not limited to, by supervising attorneys, reviewing attorney work-product, and providing guidance.
Perform additional duties as needed to meet CHA and departmental needs.

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.