Associate Attorney - Enforcement & Torts

SALARY

$104,787.50 - $107,407.19

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, primarily functions as a junior level attorney responsible for representing the CTA in criminal enforcement matters. Works in collaboration with the Law Department's Criminal Enforcement and Compliance sections to assist in the prosecution of criminal laws and CTA Code of Conduct violations. The associate attorney's duties also include ridership suspension hearings, administrative hearings, and defense of property damage subrogation cases.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

* Represents CTA in Criminal Enforcement matters.

o Reviews and responds to routine subpoena requests. Advises and prepares employees for court appearances.

o Liaises with Assistant State's Attorneys regarding employee court appearances and sharing of CTA evidence needed for prosecution of crimes on CTA.

o Appears in court on behalf of CTA and its employees in criminal cases.

* Represents CTA in Ridership Suspension Hearings.

o Assists in locating and recommending cases that qualify for ridership suspension by reviewing arrest reports and gathering the necessary evidence.

o Communicates with and responds to staff throughout the agency regarding the ridership suspension process.

* Assists Chief Attorney - Enforcement as needed with various tasks.

o Represents CTA in administrative hearing court for code violations filed by the City of Chicago.

o Manages a caseload of property damage subrogation cases on behalf of CTA, including all aspects of litigation through arbitration and jury trial.

o Conducts legal research and drafts case documents, pleadings, and motions.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

Job Title

* None

CHALLENGES

* Working in partnership with client departments and employees to achieve CTA goals.

* Working on many tasks simultaneously.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

* Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school of law and licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois, plus one (1) year of legal experience, preferably in criminal law, personal injury, subrogation, or property damage, or an equivalent combination of education and experience relating to this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Requires physical handling of legal documents and equipment.

* Requires remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time and constantly operating a computer and other office productivity machinery.

* Service Area Requirement: Exempt (Non-Union) employees must live within the boundaries of the CTA Statutory Service Area either at the time of employment or within 6 months of beginning employment at CTA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

* Working knowledge of applicable state and local laws.

* Working knowledge of courtroom procedure 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 skills.

* Good interviewing skills.

* Basic skills using Microsoft Office software.

* Ability to work on multiple projects in stressful situations.

* Ability to provide timely legal advice.

* Ability to work independently and advise and consult with management as needed.

* Ability to lead others and work 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.