Supervising, Senior Asst General Counsel - Litigation

Chicago Housing Authority • Chicago, IL

2d • 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.

Nice To Haves

• Federal and/or state court litigation background
• Service-oriented leader
• Growth mindset
• Willingness to work hard to learn and meet CHA’s HCV-related legal needs
• Strong interpersonal and written advocacy 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)
• Remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior