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East St. Louis Housing Authority

<div><div><div>Housing Authority of the City of East St. Louis
 
Job Description 
 
 
POSITION TITLE: Staff Attorney
 
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
 
SUPERVISES No Direct Reports
 
SALARY: Negotiable based upon qualification (Exempt) 
 
 
 
Position Overview:
 
 
Regularly provide legal and administrative work of considerable difficulty for the internal and
 
external stakeholders. The General Counsel serves as the chief legal advisor to the Board of
 
Commissioners, the Executor Director, and all Department Directors on all legal matters
 
involving or relating to the Authority. These matters include litigation, public housing, HUD
 
rules and regulations, landlord and tenant issues, fair housing issues, ordinance violations,
 
risk management, compliance, real estate transactions, development, contracts and
 
procurement, personnel, employment, labor relations, relevant local and federal statutes,
 
inter-agency issues and other administrative functions.
<div>Essential Job Functions:
 
<ul><li>Provides a legal, supportive role on all legal and compliance matters, promoting
</li></ul></div>collaboration across the Authority and maintaining continuity with standard
 
operating procedures procurement policies by ensuring compliance and
 
performance with all HUD, federal, state, and local applicable laws in all drafting,
 
reviewing, negotiating, and execution of all contractual agreements on behalf of the
 
Authority. 
 
<ul><li>Represents and/or supervises the representation of the Authority in all litigation,
</li></ul>including those matters assigned to outside counsel. Responsible for coordinating
 
litigation assigned to outside counsel and insurance counsel. Provides legal
 
analysis to determine potential liability and recommendations regarding the
 
advisability of defending or prosecuting lawsuits. 
<div> 
<ul><li>Represents and/or supervises the representation of the Authority in all matters
</li></ul></div>relating to evictions and administrative proceedings. Prepare and execute all
 
documents related to acquisition and disposition of real property, including but not
 
limited to, requirements for securing tax exemptions and other actions. 
 
</div></div><div><div><div> 
<ul><li>Ability to perform Risk Management for the Authority. Maintains the Authority's
</li></ul></div>insurance files, coordination of the Authorities loss control activities, acts as a
 
liaison between the Authority's insurance carriers and adjusters and assures that
 
the Authority receives proper reimbursement for covered losses. 
<div> 
<ul><li>Serve as the Chief negotiator and expert on all matters arising under the Collective
</li></ul></div>Bargaining Agreement (CBA), including but not limited to, advising management
 
on issues arising under the CBA, negotiating CBA&rsquo;s by maximizing management
 
flexibility and providing fair terms/wages for the bargaining unit.
<ul><li>Manage all aspects of labor relations, including negotiations, disciplinary actions,
</li></ul>employee/resident investigations, sensitive and/or high-risk leaves of absence, and
 
other employee related matters to successful resolution. 
 
<ul><li>Provides ongoing strategic counseling, legal advice and support to the Chief
</li></ul>Executive Officer, senior management team, all business functions, and the
 
ESLHA Board of Commissioners. 
<div> 
<ul><li>Stay abreast of new and modifications to laws and regulations that may impact the
</li></ul></div>Authority. 
 
<ul><li>Serve as the Custodian of Records Officer and as the Freedom of Information
</li></ul>Officer (FOIA) on behalf of the Authority 
<div> 
<ul><li>Performs other duties as assigned. 
</li></ul></div> 
Required Skills and Qualification: 
 
<ul><li>Mandatory graduation from an accredited law school and licensed to practice in
</li></ul>Illinois. 
 
<ul><li>Minimum of four (4) years litigation experience and two (2) years transactional
</li></ul>experience. Proficient knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations impacting
 
public housing. 
 
Special Skills: 
 
<ul><li>Strong analytical and negotiating skills and superior writing and communication
</li></ul>skills.
<ul><li>Ability to work efficiently and handle multiple high-priority matters at any time. 
</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent leadership skills and thrives in a fast-paced environment. 
</li></ul><ul><li>Highly proficient skills in MS Office Suite.</li></ul> 
 
</div></div><div><div>Adherence to the highest level of professionalism and an ability to interact
 
and maintain positive relationships with commissioners, department
 
directors, staff, residents, and other stakeholders. 
 
Other Requirements:
 
 
Maintain a valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
 
 
Submit Resume to:
 
 
careers@eslha.org
 
 
The Housing Authority of the City of East St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
 
Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
 
color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected
 
veteran status, or disability status.
 
 
This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be
 
performed by employees assigned to this position. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive list of
 
responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be
 
assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish an employment contract and is subject to change at
 
the discretion of the Housing Authority of the City of East St. Louis.</div></div></div>

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