Chicago Public Schools
Assistant General Counsel- Workers Compensation
Chicago Public Schools, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
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Posting Date Jul 8, 2025, 10:52:08 AM
Primary Location Central-42 West Madison Street (Law Office)
CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S09
Estimated Annual Salary Range 87,000.00 - 115,500.00
Position Type : Non-Union Position
Overtime Status Exempt
Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications. CPS is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
The Board of Education’s Law Department operates under the supervision of the General Counsel, who has divided the Department into the following divisions: Administrative Hearings, Labor, Litigation, School Law, Transactions and Investigations. The Litigation Division has two units: State court litigation and federal litigation. The worker’s compensation practice is located within the state court litigation unit; although it frequently interacts with the Board’s Talent Department in order to handle claims filed against the Board in the Worker’s Compensation Commission.
Job Summary Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, with support from the Assistant Deputy General and Senior Assistant General Counsels, the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) will represent CPS in matters pending in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The AGC will handle workers’ compensation cases, working directly with CPS’ third-party administrator (CCMSI) to advise on claims handling, strategy, and data analytics, as well as managing related recovery efforts like subrogation and affirmative litigation. The AGC will collaborate and provide guidance to appellate counsel on workers’ compensation matters. The AGC will work closely with CPS Talent’s workers’ compensation manager, CCMSI, and will partner with other stakeholders to coordinate benefits across units. The AGC will provide meaningful counsel to CPS leadership, informing policy decisions and resource allocation. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
Responsibilities
Manage an active workers’ compensation caseload, exercising independent judgment on complex issues
Provide guidance to other assistant general counsels and staff
Provide counseling, advice, guidance, and support across a network of schools and departments
Other duties as assigned
Education Required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, required
Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school, required.
Licensed and authorized to practice law in the state of Illinois.
Experience Required
Minimum of one (2) years of litigation experience, inclusive of internships, externships, and/or clerkships is required
Experience practicing and handling worker’s compensation cases is strongly preferred
Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: tort litigation, insurance defense, declaratory actions, breach of contract, and/or collections
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to successfully collaborate with supervisors, attorneys, and staff within the Law Department
Ability to develop and maintain professional, client-centered, and productive relationships with diverse groups of CPS departments, schools, and agents
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, sound judgment, initiative, and strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
Proven ability to manage a caseload with significant financial and/or reputational exposure
Self-motivated with an ability to build trusting relationships with diverse groups of colleagues and clients
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage numerous cases and matters simultaneously under pressure
Ability to serve as a zealous advocate for CPS while concurrently maintaining the highest standards of integrity
Ability to quickly analyze a problem/question and decide the level of importance and when higher level intervention is necessary
Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
Conditions of Employment
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
Competitive paid time off policies
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Posting Date Jul 8, 2025, 10:52:08 AM
Primary Location Central-42 West Madison Street (Law Office)
CPS Non-Union Job Grade : S09
Estimated Annual Salary Range 87,000.00 - 115,500.00
Position Type : Non-Union Position
Overtime Status Exempt
Final salary offers are dependent upon candidate qualifications. CPS is a district on the rise, serving over 320,000 students in 500+ schools and employing over 44,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments – student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
The Board of Education’s Law Department operates under the supervision of the General Counsel, who has divided the Department into the following divisions: Administrative Hearings, Labor, Litigation, School Law, Transactions and Investigations. The Litigation Division has two units: State court litigation and federal litigation. The worker’s compensation practice is located within the state court litigation unit; although it frequently interacts with the Board’s Talent Department in order to handle claims filed against the Board in the Worker’s Compensation Commission.
Job Summary Under the supervision of the Deputy General Counsel, with support from the Assistant Deputy General and Senior Assistant General Counsels, the Assistant General Counsel (AGC) will represent CPS in matters pending in the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission. The AGC will handle workers’ compensation cases, working directly with CPS’ third-party administrator (CCMSI) to advise on claims handling, strategy, and data analytics, as well as managing related recovery efforts like subrogation and affirmative litigation. The AGC will collaborate and provide guidance to appellate counsel on workers’ compensation matters. The AGC will work closely with CPS Talent’s workers’ compensation manager, CCMSI, and will partner with other stakeholders to coordinate benefits across units. The AGC will provide meaningful counsel to CPS leadership, informing policy decisions and resource allocation. This is a full-time, exempt position that will be paid for time worked on a salary basis.
Responsibilities
Manage an active workers’ compensation caseload, exercising independent judgment on complex issues
Provide guidance to other assistant general counsels and staff
Provide counseling, advice, guidance, and support across a network of schools and departments
Other duties as assigned
Education Required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, required
Juris Doctorate from ABA-accredited law school, required.
Licensed and authorized to practice law in the state of Illinois.
Experience Required
Minimum of one (2) years of litigation experience, inclusive of internships, externships, and/or clerkships is required
Experience practicing and handling worker’s compensation cases is strongly preferred
Experience in one or more of the following areas is preferred: tort litigation, insurance defense, declaratory actions, breach of contract, and/or collections
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to successfully collaborate with supervisors, attorneys, and staff within the Law Department
Ability to develop and maintain professional, client-centered, and productive relationships with diverse groups of CPS departments, schools, and agents
Demonstrate a strong work ethic, integrity, sound judgment, initiative, and strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Strong communication skills (speaking - including presentations - listening, and writing)
Proven ability to manage a caseload with significant financial and/or reputational exposure
Self-motivated with an ability to build trusting relationships with diverse groups of colleagues and clients
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage numerous cases and matters simultaneously under pressure
Ability to serve as a zealous advocate for CPS while concurrently maintaining the highest standards of integrity
Ability to quickly analyze a problem/question and decide the level of importance and when higher level intervention is necessary
Ability to define problems, analyze data, and outline valid conclusions and action steps
Conditions of Employment
Establish/Maintain Chicago Residency - Employees are required to live within the geographic boundaries of the City of Chicago within six months of their CPS hire date and maintain residency throughout their employment with the district. The Chicago residency requirement does not apply to temporary/part-time positions, however, all CPS employees must be residents of Illinois.
Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
Basic Life Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
Pension Plans
Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Spot Pet Insurance
Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
Competitive paid time off policies
Keep in touch to hear about our organization.
#J-18808-Ljbffr