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Contract Law Attorney / Litigation - Construction Attorney in Chicago, IL

Chicago Public Schools Mar 08,2019 Jan 29,2019 Location USA Chicago IL
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Academic

Attorney

Corporate - Contract Law

Litigation - Construction

Litigation - General (consumer)

Litigation - Real Estate

Min 5 yrs required

Profile

Senior Assistant General Counsel - State Court Litigation Responsibilities: Managing an active litigation caseload and exercising independent judgment on complex issues related to personal injury, torts, affirmative litigation, property tax appeals, administrative hearings, debarments and other substantive litigation areas as needed; Provide client counseling, advice, guidance and support across a network of schools and departments. Working cooperatively with supervisors, attorneys and staff within the Law Department; Developing and maintaining professional, client-centered and productive relationships with diverse group of CPS departments, schools and agents.

Qualification and Experience

Qualifications: JD Degree and Illinois license to practice law in good standing. Chicago residency within 6 months of the start date is required. 5+ years' litigation experience; jury and bench trials; personal injury litigation; business-related torts; the Tort Immunity Act; Motion Section of the Cook County Law Division; commercial litigation including breach of contract actions and real estate - construction and/or mechanics liens; affirmative litigation and collections; representing governmental or education agency.

Additional info

Job Number: 180001PB

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