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LOGS Legal Group LLP

Associate Attorney-IL

Bannockburn, IL

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

LOGS Legal Group LLP , a pioneer in creditors' rights law for nearly 50 years - is seeking an ... Our success is attributed to many factors, one of which is our Core Values that live through our ...

LOGS Legal Group LLP

Associate Attorney-IL

Bannockburn, IL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

LOGS Legal Group LLP , a pioneer in creditors' rights law for nearly 50 years - is seeking an ... Our success is attributed to many factors, one of which is our Core Values that live through our ...

Orion Placement

Tax Attorney

Skokie, IL

$85K - $100K/yr

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Work in our office five days per week during your first 60 days for training and onboarding, then ... Candidates must be willing to relocate if they do not already live within commuting distance. About ...

Kennedys

Insurance Coverage Attorney

Chicago, IL · On-site

$135K - $220K/yr

Attorney compensation ranges from $135,000 to $220,000 annually. Salary is contingent upon level of ... the communities in which we live and work. Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is ...

Harvey

Legal Engineer (In-House)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$220K - $320K/yr

Legal Engineers across all three subgroups understand how lawyers think and work, and use that expertise to design, build, and refine solutions that hold up under live in-practice pressure. In doing ...

Kennedys

Insurance Defense Attorney

Chicago, IL · On-site

$125K - $160K/yr

Attorney compensation ranges from $125,000 to $160,000 annually. Salary is contingent upon level of ... the communities in which we live and work. Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is ...

Kennedys

Financial Lines Attorney

Chicago, IL · On-site

$150K - $220K/yr

Our lawyers handle both contentious and non-contentious matters, and provide a range of specialist ... the communities in which we live and work. Kennedys is an equal opportunities employer and is ...

Harvey

Legal Engineer (Law Firm, Corporate)

Chicago, IL · On-site

$220K - $320K/yr

Legal Engineers across all three subgroups understand how lawyers think and work, and use that expertise to design, build, and refine solutions that hold up under live in-practice pressure. In doing ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for live in retired attorney in Chicago, IL is $122,470.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,200.00 and $143,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Industry UsageLegal industry, law firms, courtsLegal support services, law firms
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Chief Attorney - Torts

Chicago Transit Authority

Chicago, IL • On-site

$149K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

Chicago Transit Authority rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

Based on 36 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

647th of 846 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

SALARY
$149,172.50
POSITION SUMMARY
Under direction, performs senior level professional legal work with "first chair" responsibilities related to personal injury matters involving the Authority, with a particular emphasis on significant personal injury litigation. Represents the Authority in litigating own case load of significant personal injury cases and provides advice to more junior attorneys regarding legal strategy.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Acts as lead attorney for Authority in handling own docket of personal injury cases through all phases of litigation.
  • Appears frequently in court for hearings, arbitrations, and trials.
  • Performs all phases of discovery including written discovery, takes and defends depositions, prepares and deposes witnesses and expert witnesses, collects legal and medical research, and drafts pleadings and motions for caseload that consists primarily of significant personal injury matters (e.g., Law Division and federal court cases).
  • Serves as "first chair" for any personal injury lawsuit involving the CTA.
  • Acts as mentor and oversees activities of junior attorneys, paralegals, and other legal support staff.
  • Supervises junior attorneys acting in a "second chair" capacity on large litigation. Chief attorneys fill the leadership role in these assignments, serving as lead counsel for the CTA.
  • Provides mentoring and other skill-development services for more junior attorneys and staff.
  • Manages work of paralegals and other support staff assigned to his/her projects.
  • Provides legal advice and consultation on personal injury matters throughout the Authority to clients and staff.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Reporting to this position may include the following jobs:
  • Junior Attorneys
  • Paralegal
  • Administrative Assistant/Secretary

CHALLENGES
  • Must be able to work in partnership with client departments to achieve CTA goals.
  • Must be able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and handle stressful situations.
  • Must maintain good working relationships with client departments to achieve Authority goals and objectives.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school of law and license to practice law in the State of Illinois and Federal courts, plus seven (7) years of experience as a practicing attorney, of which three (3) years of Tort experience and/or experience in state and federal court, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Required to maintain appropriate continuing legal education credits.
  • Experience with public sector procurement laws preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
  • 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
  • Detailed knowledge of applicable federal and state laws.
  • Detailed knowledge of negotiation strategies.
  • Working knowledge of the methods and practices of legal research and investigation, judicial procedure, and the rules of evidence.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Suite including word processing functions.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong analytical skills necessary for competent legal interpretation.
  • Strong managerial and administrative skills to direct and coordinate the activities of the case/transaction team.
  • Strong interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interrelate with other Law Department staff and various levels of personnel from other Authority departments.
  • Ability to work with integrity, initiative, and the creativity to provide effective solutions to CTA issues.
  • Ability to provide legal advice in a short response time, work on many tasks simultaneously, and play increasing managerial role.
  • Ability to independently handle all matters that arise in practice area.
  • Ability to practice skills and experience to "first chair" almost every litigation matter involving the Authority.

WORKING CONDITIONS
  • General office environment.
  • Makes regular site visits to non-office locations (e.g. court and accident sites).

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS UTILIZED
  • Standard office equipment.
  • Personal computer and legal related equipment and software.
  • Trial visual aids equipment, office productivity, on-line legal research, and litigation support software.

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