Law Student - Government in Champaign, IL

Government

Champaign, IL

Law Student - Government in Champaign, IL

Law Student

No

City of Champaign is seeking a Law Clerk to join their Legal Department. The position offers a salary of per hour and is open for temporary employment during the summer of 2025 and the 2025-2026 school year. The ideal candidate will have completed at least the first year of law school and have a good knowledge of federal and state law. They should also have experience or interest in public service and be available to work 15 or more hours per week starting May 19, 2025. The Law Clerk will have the opportunity to apply theoretical legal principles to real-world situations, conduct legal research, and draft pleadings for court cases. They will also have the chance to appear in court and work on administrative tasks in the Legal Department. The City of Champaign is an equal opportunity employer and encourages individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply. Interested candidates must submit their application, including a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references, by February 2, 2025. Interviews will be held in February 2025 at the Champaign City Building.

Salary: per hour
Job Title: Law Clerk
Experience: Completion of first year of law school required
Location: Champaign, IL
Job Type: Temporary, part-time during school year with possibility of full-time hours in summer and during school breaks
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 01/10/2025
Closing Date: 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: NBU

Responsibilities of Position:

- Apply theoretical legal principles to real-world situations
- Conduct legal research on topics related to municipal law
- Draft pleadings for court cases and internal legal memos
- Appear in court under supervision of City attorneys
- Transfer documents to and from courthouse
- Assist with administrative tasks in Legal Department

Required Qualifications:

- Completion of first year of law school
- Knowledge of federal and state law
- Familiarity with legal reference works and methods of legal research
- Ability to seek, analyze, and organize facts and evidence
- Professional judgment and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Timely completion of assigned tasks
- Strong oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

- Office experience, including customer service and handling confidential information
- Interest or experience in public service

Organization Values:

- Personal integrity
- Responsibility
- Respect
- Teamwork
- Results

Application Process:

- Submit application online, including cover letter, resume, writing sample, and references
- Interviews tentatively scheduled for week of February 17, 2025 at Champaign City Building

Other Information:

- Free internet access and assistance available at Champaign Public Library, Illinois WorkNet Center, and Champaign City Building
- Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity and inclusion
- Contact Human Resources Department for accommodations during application process
- Mission is to provide responsive, caring, cost-effective service in partnership with community
- Values guide work: personal integrity, responsibility, respect, teamwork, results