Appellate & Supreme Court Fellow — Public Interest Litigation

Illinois Attorney General; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 82,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Solicitor General is seeking one or more recent law school graduates to serve in a limited term assignment as Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Fellows. The Fellowship will begin in August/September 2027 and last one year, during which Fellows will represent the State of Illinois in appellate matters before the U.S.

Supreme Court and Illinois courts. They will review briefs, advise divisions, and assist with moot courts and preparation for oral argument.

Qualifications

• Junior lawyers within the first three years of practice are eligible or current judicial clerks, government/public interest fellows, or third-year law students.
• At least one year of post-graduate experience including a clerkship or fellowship is preferred.
• Exceptional legal research and writing skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Research and advise on complex or novel legal issues in appellate matters.
• Assist with review and preparation of recommendations for action in appellate matters, including amicus briefs.
• Draft briefs and other court papers and assist with preparation for oral argument, including moot courts.
• Collaborate with other attorneys across the Office on significant constitutional, statutory, and policy questions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Public service mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Illinois Bar eligibility

Job description

The Illinois Solicitor General is seeking one or more recent law school graduates to serve in a limited term assignment as Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Fellows. The Fellowship will begin in August/September 2027 and last one year, during which Fellows will represent the State of Illinois in appellate matters before the U.S.

Supreme Court and Illinois courts. They will review briefs, advise divisions, and assist with moot courts and preparation for oral argument.