Associate Attorney - Worker

Position: Associate Attorney - Worker%27s Compensation
POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, functions as a “junior associate” attorney responsible for supporting the defense of workers’ compensation cases from minor to significant injuries or death and supporting litigation for the assigned caseload litigating workers’ compensation cases brought against the authority.

Please note, employees and/or union members will be given priority consideration in the hiring process, per the applicable labor contracts.

Final salary will be determined in part by the qualifications of the selected candidate and may be higher or lower than target.

Applicants, if hired, must comply with CTA’s residency ordinance.

CTA IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, unfavorable military discharge, disability or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws; except where a bona fide occupational qualification exists. We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for our workforce and supporting the communities we serve.

CTA will make reasonable accommodations for the known disabilities of otherwise qualified applicants for employment as well as its employees, unless undue hardship would result. If you require an accommodation in the application or hiring process, please contact  prior to the submission of your application or upon notification of your actual test date. CTA will work with you to determine if an accommodation can be provided.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles own caseload of Workers’ Compensation cases through all phases of litigation. This requires frequent appearances in court for hearings, arbitrations, and trials, the taking and defending of depositions, preparing and deposing witnesses and expert witnesses, legal and medical research, and the drafting of briefs and settlement contracts.

• Works with more senior attorneys in a “second chair” capacity on large Workers’ Compensation litigation. Assists other departments with the collection of Workers’ Compensation benefits caused by the negligence of third-parties.

• Works closely with the Workers’ Compensation adjusters and staff, as well as CTA’s Third-Party Administrator to handle claims in the best interest of the Authority.

• Conducts research for the purpose of advising client departments. May provide advice and counsel directly to clients and the Third-Party Administrator.

• Builds skills through continuing legal education programs and training opportunities offered by the Law Department.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to this position are the following jobs:

• Administrative Support

CHALLENGES

• Must be able to work in partnership with client departments to achieve CTA goals.

• Must be able to provide legal advice in a short response time under stressful situations.

• Must quickly demonstrate skills and credibility as a practicing attorney.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Law degree from an accredited school of law. Licensed, or in the process of obtaining a license, to practice law in Illinois.

• 1 year of Workers’ Compensation experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity, and fingering for working with computer keyboards.

• Transports documents and equipment to court and various locations.

• Chicago Transit Authority requires all employees to be COVID-19 vaccinated. If you are offered employment, you must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or proof that you are in the process of becoming fully vaccinated as part of the hiring process and as a condition of employment. Visit

• 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 federal and state laws.

• Working knowledge of judicial procedures and rules of evidence.

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interrelate…