Senior Assistant General Counsel - Litigation

Agnello & Rogers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Agnello & Rogers is seeking a counsel to represent the Chicago Housing Authority in litigation across state and federal courts and administrative hearings. The attorney will advise CHA departments and handle diverse matters to advance CHA’s interests.

Requirements include a JD, Illinois bar admission, and at least eight years of substantial litigation experience, including personal injury and related immunities where applicable. Salary range reflects market standards for Chicago.

Qualifications

• This position requires a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Illinois bar and good standing.
• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight (8) years of substantial litigation experience.
• Strong skills in written advocacy, discovery (including expert discovery), trial advocacy, and tech proficiency.
• Integrity, work ethic, communication, analytical and client service skills; growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Handling all aspects of litigation and lead/trial counsel in state and federal court and administrative forums.
• Evaluating disputes in pre-litigation to determine appropriate course of action.
• Providing research, analysis, and recommendations on housing regulations and CHA policies.
• Advising client departments to comply with policies, rules, and law; leading initiatives as needed.

Skills

Written advocacy

Discovery

Trial advocacy

Communication

Client service

Analytical skills

Integrity

Work ethic

Growth mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Illinois bar admission

Tools

Excel

Adobe

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Counsel will help the Chicago Housing Authority(“CHA”) achieve its mission and goals, primarily by protecting its legal interests. Counsel will represent the CHA in matters litigated in state and federal courts and administrative hearings and will provide advice to client departments. Based on CHA’s needs, representative cases and assignments may include, but are not limited to, the following: personal injury litigation, eviction matters and litigation, administrative hearings and administrative review proceedings, as well as other substantive areas relevant to our practice, as needed, to advance CHA’s interests and goals. Counsel will bring solid litigation experience, a strong skill set and work ethic, a growth mindset, and the ability to work well with others.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handling all aspects of litigation and related duties, and serving as lead and trial counsel in
  state and federal court, and in administrative forums.
• Evaluating disputes in the pre-litigation stage to determine appropriate course of action
  that fairly balances competing interests and facilitates favorable resolution.
• Providing research, analysis, and recommendations on housing related regulations, CHA
  policies, federal and state law, and municipal ordinances.
• Advising client departments on how to achieve goals in compliance with applicable policies,
  rules, and law, and leading such initiatives as needed.
• Assisting the Deputy General Counsel and other members of the Office of General Counsel
  or client departments as needed, including by preparing required reports.
• Handling a diverse range of matters as needed, and making the good faith effort needed to
  develop the requisite depth of skills, knowledge, and commitment to CHA.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Illinois bar and good standing. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight (8) years of substantial litigation experience in one of more areas of need for CHA, e.g., strong experience with personal injury cases and invoking immunities where appropriate. Experience litigating in federal court is a plus.
The ideal candidate will have strong skills in written advocacy, discovery (including expert discovery), trial advocacy, and be proficient in the use of technology to manage case-related responsibilities (e.g., Excel, Adobe, and other software designed to enhance productivity).
Our team is seeking an attorney who will bring integrity; a strong work ethic; strong communication, analytical, and client service skills; sound judgment; a growth mindset; the ability to work cooperatively with supervisors/colleagues/diverse client departments; and a willingness and perseverance to learn new substantive areas and skills.
This is a full-time position with an anticipated work schedule of Mon-Fri, 8:30a - 5:00p. As a professional, the attorney may need to work additional hours, as needed, depending on applicable deadlines and responsibilities.
Salary Range: $140,000 – 145,000