Judicial Clerkship - Government in Chicago, IL

Government

Chicago, IL

Judicial Clerkship - Government in Chicago, IL

Judicial Clerkship

Max 1 yrs required

No

JOB TITLE: LAW CLERK II

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Law Clerk II is responsible for supporting the Presiding Judge of the Division or Municipal District of the Circuit of Cook County, or as assigned, in various capacities that uphold the integrity and functionality of the court. Key responsibilities include:

- Assisting judges in resolving matters before the court and participating in courtroom proceedings.
- Conducting research and analysis of legal issues presented for brief or argument based on statutes and case law.
- Searching for and studying legal records, documents, and law to obtain information and provide analysis applicable to cases under consideration.
- Preparing written memoranda and summaries based on research and analysis of legal issues.
- Assisting in drafting and proofreading opinions, administrative and judicial orders, professional correspondence, public information documents, and court rules.
- Consulting with judges regarding interpretation and application of law to issues and cases.
- Monitoring pending legislation as needed.
- Assisting outside counsel with litigation in which judges or court employees are parties.
- Assisting with other miscellaneous matters as required by the judges or supervisor.
- Maintaining confidentiality while performing duties.
- Performing other duties as may be assigned.

The duties listed are not exhaustive and do not restrict the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE INFORMATION:
Candidates for the Law Clerk II position must meet the following educational and experience requirements:

- Possession of a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctor degree.
- An active license to practice law in Illinois is required, although law school graduates pending Illinois licensure may also be considered at a lower entry-level salary.
- Knowledge of methods of legal research and analysis of applicable law.
- Experience with computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet, database, and legal research/writing.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work with others in a professional and collegial manner and collaborate with legal and non-legal personnel.

Absent extenuating circumstances, employees in Law Clerk II positions must be licensed by the Illinois Supreme Court and in good standing within one year of start of employment.

SALARY INFORMATION:
The salary for the Law Clerk II position is $72,292. For law school graduates pending Illinois licensure, the salary is $62,332. The entry-level salary for law school graduates who are not yet licensed to practice law is currently $56,313.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.
- As a Drug-Free Workplace, the use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.
- All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
The Office of the Chief Judge is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. Discrimination in employment based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation is prohibited.