Post-Graduate Law Clerk

The Office of the Illinois Attorney General is seeking third-year law students or recent graduates to serve as post-graduate law clerks in the General Law Bureau. The Bureau defends the State of Illinois and its people in civil trial litigation, including personal injury, property damage, and injunction cases, administrative hearings, and various state and federal court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and use a student practice license to defend cases against State of Illinois agencies, employees, and officers.
• Assist in the response to complaints, drafting of pleadings, and responding to motions.
• Manage written and electronic discovery, conduct depositions, and represent client interests in administrative hearings and courts.
• Travel as required.

Qualifications

• Excellent research and writing skills.
• Strong organization and time-management skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to work independently.
• Sit for and take the Illinois Bar Exam prior to starting.

Supplemental Information

Salary: $54,000 per year. Upon passing the Illinois Bar Exam, eligibility for promotion to Assistant Attorney General with a starting salary of $82,000 per year.

To apply, submit an online application with the following documents: resume, cover letter, writing sample (preferred), law school transcript, and signed background check authorization form. For further details on benefits, visit cms.illinois.gov/benefits/stateemployee.html.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact:
Attn: Thor Y. Inouye
Office of the Illinois Attorney General
115 S. LaSalle St., Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 814-3695 (phone)
(312) 814-5024 (fax)
attorneyhiring@ilag.gov

Application Questions

• Have you worked in our office before? Yes No
• If yes, please state which bureau or division and dates of service:
• If your name has changed, please state previous name under which you were employed:
• Are you currently employed? Yes No
• May we contact your current employer? Yes No
• Are you prevented from lawfully becoming employed in this country because of Visa or Immigration status? Yes No
• On what date would you be available for work?
• What is your desired or expected annual salary?
• Can you travel if a job requires it? Yes No
• Do you have a valid Illinois Driver's License? Yes No
• Are you a veteran of the U.S. military service? Yes No
• If yes, which branch?
• What were your dates of military service?
• Are you currently in compliance with all the state and federal income tax requirements? Yes No
• Have you ever been fired from a job? Yes No
• Have you ever pled guilty to or been convicted of any criminal offense other than a minor traffic violation? Yes No
• Are you currently involved in any litigation? Yes No
• Do you owe any back taxes? Yes No
• Are you currently in arrears on child support payments? Yes No
• Are you currently in default on the repayment of any educational loan? Yes No