Associate Attorney - Torts

Chicago Transit Authority; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Transit Authority in Chicago seeks an Associate Attorney - Torts to litigate personal injury cases and assist senior attorneys on complex matters involving subrogation and property damage defense.

The position requires a Juris Doctor, Illinois license, and about one year of experience; strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; and the ability to manage a docket, supervise paralegals, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Requires JD from an accredited law school and Illinois bar admission.
• Preferably 1 year of legal experience in personal injury, subrogation, or property damage.

Responsibilities

• Handle own docket of personal injury cases.
• Interview witnesses and take depositions.
• Prepare witnesses for court testimony and advise on evidence.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings and motions.
• Review discovery requests and pre-trial materials.
• Represent CTA at trials, hearings, and arbitrations.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on large cases.
• Supervise paralegals and support staff.

Skills

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Team leadership

Witness interviews

Court procedures

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Licensed in Illinois

Personal injury experience

Tools

Legal research software

Job description

Job Description - Associate Attorney - Torts (2600007K)

Job Description

Associate Attorney - Torts - ( 2600007K )

Description

SALARY

$107,407.18

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, functions as a junior level attorney responsible for litigating personal injury cases brought against the authority.Works with senior attorneys on complex personal injury, subrogation, and property damage defense cases.

Qualifications

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles own docket of personal injury cases.
  • oInterviews witnesses and takes depositions.
  • oPrepares witnesses for court testimony, advises them on legal processes, and apprises them of evidence needed to present a substantial case.
  • oConducts legal research and drafts case documents, pleadings, and motions.
  • oReviews and responds to discovery requests.
  • oReviews cases for pre-trial negotiation, attends pre-trial disposition conferences, and advises on settlement.
  • oRepresents the Authority during jury and bench trials, hearings and arbitrations.
• Works with senior attorneys in a “second chair” capacity on large personal injury litigation cases including: examining witnesses, arguing motions, and drafting memoranda, briefs, and settlement agreements.
• Provides advice and counsel directly to clients.
• Manages work of paralegals and other support staff assigned to projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

CHALLENGES

• Working in partnership with client departments and employees to achieve CTA goals.
• Working on many tasks simultaneously.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school of law and licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, plus one (1) year of legal experience, preferably specializing in personal injury, subrogation, or property damage, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires physical handling of legal documents and equipment
• Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.
• Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• 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 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment.
• Works various days and hours.
• Travels regularly to court, depositions, and field locations as necessary..

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED

• Standard office equipment.
• On-line legal research and litigation support software.

Additional Details Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired,must comply with CTA's residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve. CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact [e-mail] prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

During the hiring process, CTA's Human Resources department will contact candidates with next steps . Failure to respond to these correspondences in a timely fashion may result in your application being closed out for non-responsiveness.

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