Chicago Transit Authority · 8 hours ago
Associate Attorney - Worker's Compensation
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$105K/yr - $105K/yr
1+ years expThe Chicago Transit Authority is seeking an Associate Attorney specializing in Worker's Compensation. The role involves managing a caseload of workers' compensation cases, supporting litigation, and providing legal advice to client departments.
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Responsibilities
Handles own caseload of Workers’ Compensation cases through all phases of litigation. This requires frequent appearances in court for hearings, arbitrations, and trials, the taking and defending of depositions, preparing and deposing witnesses and expert witnesses, legal and medical research, and the drafting of briefs and settlement contracts
Works with more senior attorneys in a “second chair” capacity on large Workers’ Compensation litigation. Assists other departments with the collection of Workers’ Compensation benefits caused by the negligence of third-parties
Works closely with the Workers’ Compensation adjusters and staff, as well as CTA’s Third-Party Administrator to handle claims in the best interest of the Authority
Conducts research for the purpose of advising client departments. May provide advice and counsel directly to clients and the Third-Party Administrator
Builds skills through continuing legal education programs and training opportunities offered by Law Department
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Law degree from an accredited school of law
Licensed, or in the process of obtaining a license, to practice law in Illinois
1 year of Workers' Compensation experience
Working knowledge of applicable federal and state laws
Working knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interrelate with clients, Authority personnel, and witnesses
Good research, organization and analytical skills to gather and synthesize large volumes of information into a logical convincing case
Good verbal and written communication skills to explain important facts clearly, logically, and concisely
Good negotiation skills
Good interviewing skills
Basic skill using Microsoft software
Ability to work on multiple projects in stressful situations
Ability to provide timely legal advice
Ability to work independently and advise and consult with management as needed
Ability to lead others and work in a team environment
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
Recent News
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