Litigation Law Director Position for Experienced Professionals

3 days ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Metra Full time

About the Role:

Metra, a leading commuter rail system in North America, seeks an experienced Litigation Law Director to join its Law Department. As a key member of the team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the effective oversight and representation of the agency in state and federal courts.

The successful candidate will possess a strong background in litigation, with a minimum of 8 years of experience and expertise in FELA, personal injury, and property damage matters. They will also have supervisory or management experience, including hiring, disciplinary procedures, coaching, training, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the Litigation section in overseeing and representing Metra in state and federal courts, primarily in FELA, personal injury, and property damage matters.
  • Provide leadership and direction to assigned in-house litigation team and retain and manage outside counsel.
  • Develop and implement litigation strategies, tactics, and case analyses.
  • Partner with the Deputy General Counsel in the management of litigation staff, including hiring, disciplinary actions, coaching, training, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution.
  • Advise internal management and relevant stakeholders on tort liability matters.
  • Negotiate settlement agreements and implement litigation initiatives.
  • Supervise and coordinate claims investigations, perform risk assessments, and determine when and how to resolve claims with input from the Risk Management department.
  • Keep abreast of industry-specific regulations and ensure appropriate legal and risk management strategies are in place.
  • Conduct legal research and analysis of facts and information to provide counsel and guidance on legal questions and issues.

Requirements:

  • Must possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Law Degree and be an active member, in good standing, with the Illinois State Bar Association (ISBA).
  • In addition to #1, must have a minimum of eight (8) years of litigation experience and expertise including at least ten (10) jury trials to verdict.
  • Must have five (5) years of supervisory or management experience including hiring, disciplinary procedures, coaching, training, performance evaluation, and conflict resolution.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the FELA, personal injury, and tort laws.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of litigation practices to interpret and offer advice to internal teams.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of pertinent state and federal laws and regulations as well as legal rulings, interpretations, and court decisions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); with familiarity with other business-related, legal case management, and online legal research tools e.g. Adobe and Westlaw.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills to influence others, establish and maintain collaborative relationships, negotiate, present arguments, and perform legal editing.
  • Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving skills to develop and implement legal policies and procedures.
  • Strong leadership, organization, and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion as case information is of a confidential and sensitive nature.
  • Ability to work in stressful conditions under tight time constraints and evaluate risks.
  • Ability to effectively and efficiently manage outside counsel consistently and within budget.
  • Ability to mentor others.
  • Northern District of Illinois Trial Bar Certification or be eligible for certification.
  • Admission to the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit or be eligible for admission.
  • All appropriate licenses as prescribed by the Illinois Supreme Court and the U.S. District Court of Northern Illinois.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
  • Must be able to operate a vehicle.
  • Must be willing to travel within and outside of Metra's 6-county region.
  • Must be available to work flexible hours in the early morning, late afternoon, evenings, or weekends.

Compensation:

The salary for this position is estimated to be between $120,000 and $180,000 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.

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