Senior Assistant General Counsel – Litigation

Chicago Housing Authority

Counsel representing the Chicago Housing Authority in legal matters. Involves litigation in state and federal courts, advising departments, and handling diverse legal issues.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive litigation experience, particularly in personal injury cases, with a strong focus on written and trial advocacy. Proficient in navigating federal and state laws, regulations, and CHA policies while providing sound legal counsel and analysis.

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Juris Doctor DegreeIllinois Bar AdmissionLitigation ExperienceWritten AdvocacyTrial Advocacy

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Hard Skills

LitigationPersonal Injury LawDiscoveryLegal ResearchCase Management

Soft Skills

IntegrityStrong Work EthicAnalytical SkillsClient Service SkillsCommunication Skills

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Certifications & Qualifications

Juris DoctorIllinois Bar Admission

Industry Keywords

Federal CourtState CourtAdministrative HearingsCHA PoliciesMunicipal Ordinances

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Illinois bar and good standing
Minimum of eight (8) years of substantial litigation experience in one or more areas of need for CHA
Strong experience with personal injury cases and invoking immunities where appropriate
Experience litigating in federal court is a plus
Strong skills in written advocacy, discovery (including expert discovery), trial advocacy
Proficient in the use of technology to manage case-related responsibilities (e.g., Excel, Adobe, and other software designed to enhance productivity)
Integrity; strong work ethic; strong communication, analytical, and client service skills; sound judgment; growth mindset; ability to work cooperatively with supervisors/colleagues/diverse client departments; willingness and perseverance to learn new substantive areas and skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Vacation, Sick and Personal, competitive PTO package
Medical (HMO, PPO, and No employee cost High-Deductible PPO) Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Care Insurance
Pet Insurance
Parking Transit
Prepaid Legal Services
Brightstar 529 College Savings Plan
Identity Theft Protection
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan: Empower 457/401(a) with a 3% employer match
Pension Plan: CHA makes contributions on behalf of the employee, along with the employee's 3% contribution; 100% vesting occurs after 6 years of continuous employment or opt-out of CHA's Retirement Plan and continues to participate in the Municipal Employees Annuity and Benefit Fund of Chicago
Hybrid work schedule (position specific) This position may be eligible for remote work following a successful completion of a 90-day probationary period according to CHA’s established policies and procedures.