Chicago Transit Authority
Associate Attorney - Torts
Chicago Transit Authority, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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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.
Primary Responsibilities
Handles own docket of personal injury cases.
Interviews witnesses and takes depositions.
Prepares witnesses for court testimony, advises them on legal processes, and apprises them of evidence needed to present a substantial case.
Conducts legal research and drafts case documents, pleadings, and motions.
Reviews and responds to discovery requests.
Reviews cases for pre-trial negotiation, attends pre-trial disposition conferences, and advises on settlement.
Represents 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
Paralegals
Administrative Staff
Challenges
Working in partnership with client departments and employees to achieve CTA goals.
Working on many tasks simultaneously.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and license to practice law in Illinois, plus one year of legal experience, preferably in personal injury, subrogation, or property damage, or an equivalent combination.
Physical Requirements
Requires physical handling of legal documents and equipment.
Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods and constantly operating a computer and other office machinery.
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 negotiation, interviewing, and basic Microsoft software skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects in stressful situations, work independently, advise and consult management, and lead others 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.
Online legal research and litigation support software.
Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per 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 will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, military discharge, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. CTA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with known disabilities unless undue hardship would result. If an accommodation is required in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to submitting your application or upon notification of your test date. 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.
More information on benefits: https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
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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.
Primary Responsibilities
Handles own docket of personal injury cases.
Interviews witnesses and takes depositions.
Prepares witnesses for court testimony, advises them on legal processes, and apprises them of evidence needed to present a substantial case.
Conducts legal research and drafts case documents, pleadings, and motions.
Reviews and responds to discovery requests.
Reviews cases for pre-trial negotiation, attends pre-trial disposition conferences, and advises on settlement.
Represents 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
Paralegals
Administrative Staff
Challenges
Working in partnership with client departments and employees to achieve CTA goals.
Working on many tasks simultaneously.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and license to practice law in Illinois, plus one year of legal experience, preferably in personal injury, subrogation, or property damage, or an equivalent combination.
Physical Requirements
Requires physical handling of legal documents and equipment.
Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods and constantly operating a computer and other office machinery.
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 negotiation, interviewing, and basic Microsoft software skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects in stressful situations, work independently, advise and consult management, and lead others 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.
Online legal research and litigation support software.
Employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per 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 will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, military discharge, disability, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws. CTA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with known disabilities unless undue hardship would result. If an accommodation is required in the application or hiring process, please contact arc@transitchicago.com prior to submitting your application or upon notification of your test date. 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.
More information on benefits: https://www.transitchicago.com/hrbenefits/
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