Appellate Court Research Attorney

Illinois Courts; Springfield (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fourth District Appellate Court seeks a Research Attorney to assist Justices with legal research, analysis, and writing. Ideal candidates are recent law graduates or experienced attorneys with strong writing skills. Remote work is available for Illinois residents with relevant experience.

Benefits

Pension

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Generous Leave Time

Qualifications

• Graduates of ABA-accredited law schools.
• Superior research, analytical, and writing skills required.
• Proficiency in office software and web-based case management.

Responsibilities

• Perform legal research, analysis, and writing for Justices.
• Draft proposed dispositions and legal documents.
• Confer with Justices and Law Clerks on assignments.

Skills

Research

Analytical

Writing

Information Technology

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Appellate Court Research Attorney | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts

• Posted Date
  09/06/24
• Closing Date
  This position will remain open until filled. However, those individuals submitting materials by Tuesday, October 15, 2024, will be given first consideration.
• Benefits
  The Judicial Branch offers an attractive benefits package that includes pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation, and generous leave time.

DESCRIPTION: The Fourth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and a strong interest in appellate law for the position of Appellate Court Research Attorney. A Fourth District Research Attorney provides necessary and valuable assistance to the Justices of the Fourth District Appellate Court.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Appellate Court Research Attorney performs legal research, analysis, and writing and reviews and assists in the drafting of judicial orders, opinions, and other legal documents for the Justices in matters before the Fourth District Appellate Court.

FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Analyze issues raised by the parties on appeal.
• Review briefs and appellate records, verify appellate jurisdiction, and research applicable law.
• Draft proposed dispositions, memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Confer on a regular basis with Justices, Law Clerks, and other Appellate Court Research Attorneys on assignments and corresponding analysis.
• Make recommendations to the Research Director and Justices.
• Edit final draft orders, opinions, dissents, and special concurrences.
• Remain current on recent opinions of the Illinois Supreme and Appellate Courts, other relevant state and federal cases.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Candidates must be graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association. Candidates must possess superior research, analytical, and writing skills. Candidates must have strong information technology skills including proficiency with commonly used office software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat. Competence in the use of web-based case management software and the ability to perform electronic legal research is also required. Practicing attorneys and recent graduates are encouraged to apply. Currently, fully remote work is possible for Illinois residents with prior appellate court research attorney or judicial clerking experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, a resume, a self-edited professional writing sample, a law school transcript, and three references, via e-mail, to:

This position will remain open until filled.

However, those individuals submitting materials

by Tuesday, October 15, 2024, will be given first consideration.