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SUMMARY
The Assistant General Counsel will help the Chicago Housing Authority (“CHA”) achieve its mission and goals, primarily by protecting its legal interests. Assistant General Counsel will partner with client departments to develop policy on behalf of CHA. Assistant General Counsel may work in tandem with the litigation group representing the CHA in matters litigated in state and federal courts, including matters involving consent decrees, in administrative hearings, and will provide advice to client departments.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Juris Doctor degree, admission to the Illinois bar and good standing, and a minimum of five (5) years of experience drafting reviewing and/or otherwise involved with policy making and/or legislative activities, litigating in state and federal court. Some field work required for attendance at meetings and occasional court appearances. We are seeking a candidate with significant policy and legislative experience. The ideal candidate will have trial/litigation experience, strong writing skills, excellent verbal communication skills, ability to work well with diverse populations and stakeholders and willingness to learn new substantive areas to meet CHA’s needs including: fair housing and various constitutional claims. This is a full-time position with a work schedule of Mon-Fri, 8a-5p or 8:30a - 5:30p, and is not eligible for a remote work schedule.
Applicants applying on external job sites must also complete a application by applying on the CHA Careers webpage at: CAREERS.THECHA.ORG
Salary Range: $100,000 – 105,000
Grade: S9
FLSA: Exempt
Union: None
Full Time
$172k-221k (estimate)
05/29/2024
06/15/2024
thecha.org
CHICAGO, IL
1,000 - 3,000
2009
BEVERLY SHEPHARD
<$5M