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Government
Chicago, IL, United States
Volunteer Law Clerk
Law Student
Company Review
Full-time
No
Volunteer Law Clerk The law clerks gain invaluable hands-on legal experience by working on complex and diverse projects with Law Department attorneys. Will participate in negotiations and Client advising meetings, conduct research and analysis to draft dispositive motions on constitutional or procedural issues of law, and - utilizing an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license - appear on behalf of the City in Court or before Administrative Tribunals. Will be placed in the Legal Information and Prosecutions - Litigation and Prosecution - Administrative Hearings - Non-Buildings Team. The students are immersed in electronic discovery issues, tracking and responding to preservation requests received by the City, and issuing legal holds on electronic public records. Students with an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 License advise Client Departments regarding electronic discovery issues and FOIA issues. Act as counsel for the City regarding FOIA appeals filed with the Attorney General's office. Locate documents, prepare responses to subpoenas, argue motions to quash subpoenas, and motions to show cause for failure to produce. Prosecute violations of the Municipal Code in different forums, including the Traffic Unit and the Branch Courts, where they conduct plea negotiations and try cases. Should be able to commit a minimum of 10 weeks. Application Period: January 1 to March 1
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Legal
Mar 11, 2024
Jun 24, 2024
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