The Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms · 2 months ago
Chief Attorney – Torts
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$147K/yr - $147K/yr
7+ years expThe Chicago Committee on Minorities in Large Law Firms is seeking a Chief Attorney – Torts to perform senior level professional legal work related to personal injury matters. The role involves managing a caseload of significant personal injury cases, providing mentorship to junior attorneys, and representing the Authority in court proceedings.
Non-profit Organization Management
Responsibilities
Acts as lead attorney for Authority in handling own docket of personal injury cases through all phases of litigation
Appears frequently in court for hearings, arbitrations, and trials
Performs all phases of discovery including written discovery, takes and defends depositions, prepares and deposes witnesses and expert witnesses, collects legal and medical research, and drafts pleadings and motions for caseload that consists primarily of significant personal injury matters (e.g., Law Division and federal court cases)
Serves as “first chair” for any personal injury lawsuit involving the CTA
Acts as mentor and oversees activities of junior attorneys, paralegals, and other legal support staff
Supervises junior attorneys acting in a “second chair” capacity on large litigation. Chief attorneys fill the leadership role in these assignments, serving as lead counsel for the CTA
Provides mentoring and other skill-development services for more junior attorneys and staff
Manages work of paralegals and other support staff assigned to his/her projects
Provides legal advice and consultation on personal injury matters throughout the Authority to clients and staff
Performs related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school of law and license to practice law in the State of Illinois and Federal courts
Seven (7) years of experience as a practicing attorney, of which three (3) years of Tort experience and/or experience in state and federal court
Required to maintain appropriate continuing legal education credits
Detailed knowledge of applicable federal and state laws
Detailed knowledge of negotiation strategies
Working knowledge of the methods and practices of legal research and investigation, judicial procedure, and the rules of evidence
Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including word processing functions
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 case/transaction team
Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interrelate with other Law Department staff and various levels of personnel from other Authority departments
Ability to work with integrity, initiative, and the creativity to provide effective solutions to CTA issues
Ability to provide legal advice in a short response time, work on many tasks simultaneously, and play increasing managerial role
Ability to independently handle all matters that arise in practice area
Ability to practice skills and experience to 'first chair' almost every litigation matter involving the Authority
Preferred
Experience with public sector procurement laws
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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