Chicago Housing Authority

General Counsel

• Counsel will represent the CHA in matters litigated in state and federal courts and administrative hearings
• 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.

Senior Assistant General Counsel – Litigation