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Chicago Transit Authority · 4 hours ago

Chief Attorney - Torts

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$149K/yr - $149K/yr

7+ years exp

Chicago Transit Authority is seeking a Chief Attorney - Torts to perform senior level professional legal work related to personal injury matters. The role involves managing a docket of significant personal injury cases, providing mentorship to junior attorneys, and representing the Authority in litigation.

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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

Juris Doctor (J.D.)Tort experienceFederal court experienceLegal researchNegotiation strategiesMicrosoft SuiteAnalytical skillsManagerial skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

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