Chicago Transit Authority · 6 hours ago
Senior Attorney - Worker's Compensation
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$133K/yr - $133K/yr
3+ years expChicago Transit Authority is seeking a Senior Attorney specializing in Workers' Compensation to support the Authority's General Counsel. The role involves handling litigation for workers' compensation lawsuits, managing a caseload, and providing legal advice and counsel to various departments.
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Responsibilities
Plans, directs, and participates in litigation involving workers’ compensation lawsuits and other matters on behalf of the Authority
Handles own caseload of workers’ compensation cases through all phases of litigation
Initiates, researches, prepares, and presents opinions, briefs, arguments, and pleadings in litigation and arbitrations
Makes frequent appearances in court for hearings, arbitrations, and trials
Obtains and defends depositions, and prepares witnesses for trial
Gathers legal and medical research, drafts pleadings and motions, and completes and submits any forms, memoranda, briefs, and settlement agreements on behalf of the Authority’s General Counsel
Prepares memos and present cases to appropriate management or Settlement Committee for approval
Conducts research and provides advice and counsel directly to client departments and Third-Party Administrator (TPA). Works closely with Workers’ Compensation Department and the Authority’s TPA to handle claims in the best interest of the Authority. Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the legal field
Works with more senior attorneys in 'second chair' capacity on large workers’ compensation litigation
Works with claims adjusters to determine compensability and appropriate handling of claim
Manages work of paralegals and other support staff assigned to his/her projects
Provides mentoring and other skill-development service for more junior attorneys and staff
Assists other departments with the collection/subrogation of workers’ compensation benefits caused by the negligence of third-parties
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 workers' compensation claims
Required to maintain appropriate continuing legal education credits
Detailed knowledge of Illinois Workers' Compensation laws and regulations
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
Chicago Transit Authority
We deliver quality, affordable transit services that link people, jobs and communities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$146.1MKey Investors
Federal Transit AdministrationU.S. Department of Transportation
2025-11-24Grant· $121.1M
2023-06-27Grant· $25M
Leadership Team
Jeremy Fine
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Bill Mooney
Chief Infrastructure Officer
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