Senior Assistant General Counsel

4 days ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Chicago Housing Authority Full time
Job Summary

The Chicago Housing Authority (CHA) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Assistant General Counsel to join its Office of General Counsel. As a key member of the team, you will play a critical role in protecting the CHA's legal interests and providing expert advice to client departments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Litigation and Trial Work
    • Represent the CHA in state and federal courts, as well as in administrative hearings and forums.
    • Handle all aspects of litigation, including serving as lead and trial counsel.
  • Pre-Litigation Dispute Resolution
    • Evaluate disputes in the pre-litigation stage to determine the most effective course of action.
    • Facilitate favorable resolution by balancing competing interests.
  • Research and Analysis
    • Conduct research and analysis on housing-related regulations, CHA policies, federal and state law, and municipal ordinances.
    • Provide expert advice to client departments on compliance with applicable policies, rules, and law.
  • Client Advisory Services
    • Advise client departments on how to achieve their goals in compliance with applicable policies, rules, and law.
    • Assist the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the Office of General Counsel or client departments as needed.
  • Other Duties
    • Perform other duties as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel or other members of the Office of General Counsel.
Requirements
  • Education
    • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
  • Experience
    • Minimum of eight (8) years of litigation experience, including strong experience litigating Title VII/employment, commercial, or personal injury cases.
  • Skills
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Strong analytical and client service skills.
    • Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors, colleagues, and diverse client departments.
    • Trial experience.
    • Willingness to learn new substantive areas.


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