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Chicago Transit Authority · 23 hours ago

Senior Attorney - Torts

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$117K/yr - $117K/yr

3+ years exp

Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a Senior Attorney - Torts to perform a broad variety of legal duties in support of the Authority’s General Counsel. The role involves defending personal injury lawsuits and managing litigation for assigned caseloads, while also providing legal advice to client departments.

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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

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Personal injury lawLegal researchMicrosoft Office SuiteDraftingAnalytical skillsManagerial skillsInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsCommunication skills

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

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