LAW CLERK

About the role

The City of Chicago's Department of Law is seeking part-time Law Clerks to assist in preparing cases for litigation, prosecuting violations, and administrative review of the Chicago Municipal Code in Circuit Court or at the Department of Administrative Hearings.

Responsibilities

• Researches questions of law and conducts factual investigations for assigned cases
• Summarizes and presents findings of legal research and factual investigations in written and oral reports
• Prepares and responds to discovery requests
• Interviews witnesses
• Aids attorneys in preparing legal cases for court or administrative hearings
• Represents the City or its agents in various court systems (e.g., Circuit Court of Cook County, Department of Administrative Hearings) and in labor relations proceedings, as required
• Aids in serving as a liaison between the department and respondents, other City departments, and other agencies to facilitate information exchange, as required

Requirements

• Completion of at least one semester in an ABA accredited law school
• Possession of a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 or above on a 5.0 scale from an ABA accredited law school
• Possession of a 711 license

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include being licensed to practice law in Illinois or being a law student
• Preference will be given to applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position

Skills

N/A

Benefits

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Pay

$17.05/Hour

Schedule

Flexible hours between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Locations

• 2 N. LaSalle St.
• 121 N. LaSalle St.
• 740 N Sedgwick