Provides counsel to the Board of Commissioners, General Superintendent and department heads;

Enforces environmental ordinances to assure compliance by dischargers within the District's jurisdiction with federal and state pollution control laws;

Works with the USEPA, IEPA and District staff to insure that the District complies with legal aspects of regulations governing discharges from District plants to waterways;

Represents the District in all litigation at the trial and appellate levels in state and federal courts;

Represents the District before administrative agencies;

Provides for the administration of MWRD real estate;

Investigates property damage and personal injury claims, handles Workers Compensation cases;

Manages legal aspects of personnel matters and litigation before the Civil Service Board; and

Monitors, drafts and advocates legislation.