POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision, functions as junior level attorney responsible for litigating personal injury cases brought against the authority. Works with senior attorneys on complex personal injury, subrogation and property damage defense cases.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Handles own docket of personal injury cases.
Interviews witnesses and takes depositions.
Prepares witnesses for court testimony, advises them on legal processes, and apprises them of evidence needed to present a substantial case.
Conducts legal research and drafts case documents, pleadings, and motions.
Reviews and responds to discovery requests.
Reviews cases for pre-trial negotiation, attends pre-trial disposition conferences, and advises on settlement.
Represents the Authority during jury and bench trials, hearings and arbitrations.
Works with senior attorneys in a “second chair” capacity on large personal injury litigation cases including: examining witnesses, arguing motions, and drafting memoranda, briefs, and settlement agreements.
Provides advice and counsel directly to clients.
Manages work of paralegals and other support staff assigned to projects.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting to this position are the following jobs:
Job Title
• Paralegals
• Administrative Staff
CHALLENGES
• Working in partnership with client departments and employees to achieve CTA goals.
• Working on many tasks simultaneously.