The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms · 3 months ago
Senior Attorney – Torts
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$115K/yr - $115K/yr
3+ years expThe Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms is seeking a Senior Attorney – Torts to support the Authority’s General Counsel. The role involves managing personal injury lawsuits, conducting legal research, and participating in litigation while overseeing paralegals and support staff.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Plans, directs, and participates in litigation involving personal injury cases and other matters on behalf of the Authority
Handles own caseload of personal injury cases and other matters
Initiates, researches, prepares, and presents opinions, briefs, arguments, and pleadings in litigation and arbitrations
Makes frequent appearances before courts, jury, and bench trials
Obtains and defends depositions, and prepares witnesses for trial
Gathers research, drafts pleadings and motions, and completes and submits any forms, memoranda, briefs, and settlement agreements on behalf of the Authority’s General Counsel
Works with more senior attorneys in “second chair” capacity on large personal injury litigation. Serves an integral role in these assignments, typically examining witnesses, arguing motions, and drafting memoranda, briefs, and settlement agreements
Conducts research for the purpose of advising client departments. May provide advice and counsel directly to client departments. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the legal field
Manages work of paralegals and other support staff assigned to his/her projects. Verifies work for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques and compliance with legal standards and practices
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school of law and licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois
Three (3) years of experience as a practicing attorney, of which one (1) year of experience was spent specializing in personal injury, subrogation, or property damage, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Required to maintain appropriate continuing legal education credits
Detailed knowledge of applicable federal and state laws
Detailed knowledge of principles and methods in drafting legal documents
Detailed knowledge of the methods and practices of legal research and investigation, judicial procedure, and the rules of evidence
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including work processing functions
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interrelate with Authority personnel of all levels and the public
Strong editing and drafting skills, and great attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Strong leadership and teamwork skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical skills necessary for competent legal interpretation
Strong managerial and administrative skills to direct and coordinate the activities of the work team
Ability to coordinate multiple requests simultaneously while meeting multiple deadlines
Ability to provide effective solutions to CTA issues with integrity, initiative and creativity
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, and possess analytical skills necessary for competent legal interpretation
Company
The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms
The Chicago Committee is a nonprofit organization founded in 1987 by ten minority lawyers.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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