Assistant Chief Legal Counsel

2 weeks ago

Chicago IL, United States Chicago Housing Authority Full time

We are seeking three Assistant General Counsel-Litigation positions to help the Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) achieve its mission and goals, primarily by protecting its legal interests. The Assistant General Counsel will partner with client departments to develop policy on behalf of CHA and may work in tandem with the litigation group representing the CHA in matters litigated in state and federal courts, including matters involving consent decrees, in administrative hearings, and will provide advice to client departments. The position also includes representing the CHA in litigation which has significant monetary and/or policy impact upon the CHA, including but not limited to personal injury, fair housing, discrimination, employment, disability, breach of contract and Section 1983 actions.

Representing the CHA in administrative forums and in court (as needed), including drafting of complaints, answer/responsive pleadings, motions, pretrial conferences, trials, etc.
· Administering CHAs policies and procedures, including CHA’s Occupancy Policy, Grievance Procedure and Housing Choice Voucher Administrative Plan.
· Drafting and reviewing policies and procedures and other documents related to CHAs operations.
· Providing research, factual information and counsel on housing related regulations, CHA policies, federal and state law, municipal ordinances and case law.
· Monitoring and administering of consent decrees, judgement orders and various other agreements resulting from litigation matters.
· Advising client departments on CHA’s operations and achieving goals in compliance with applicable policies, rules and laws.
· Assisting the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the Office of the General Counsel or client departments as needed, including preparing required reports.
· Drafting and reviewing leases, lease riders, tenant selection criteria, house rules, procedures and other documents related to the tenancy and continued occupancy of the CHA's mixed‐income and traditional developments.
· Providing guidance and information with respect to HUD regulations, CHA policies, federal law, and State law.
This position requires a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Illinois bar and good standing, and a minimum of five (5) years of trial/litigation experience, strong writing skills, excellent verbal communication skills, ability to work well with diverse populations and stakeholders and willingness to learn new substantive areas to meet CHA’s needs including: fair housing and various constitutional claims. This is a full-time position with a work schedule of Mon-Fri, 8a-5p or 8:30a - 5:30p, and is not eligible for a remote work schedule.

Applicants applying on external job sites must complete the application on the CHA Careers webpage at: CAREERS.Union: None
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