Law Clerk II – 3rd Municipal District, Cook County

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois; Rolling Meadows (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, invites applications for the Law Clerk II position in the Third Municipal District in Rolling Meadows. The role supports judges, conducts legal research, drafts memoranda, and assists with opinions and court filings.

Requires JD, active Illinois license, and a strong commitment to justice. Salary is $85,130 annually; entry-level for graduates not yet licensed is $75,213.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and JD with IL license required.
• Knowledge of legal research methods and applicable law.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and legal writing.
• Excellent written and oral communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist judges in resolving matters and in courtroom proceedings.
• Research and analyze legal issues based on statutes and case law.
• Prepare memoranda and summaries from research results.
• Assist in drafting opinions, orders, and court documents.
• Maintain confidentiality and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Team collaboration

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active IL license

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

Legal research tools

Job description

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, invites applications for the Law Clerk II position in the Third Municipal District in Rolling Meadows. The role supports judges, conducts legal research, drafts memoranda, and assists with opinions and court filings.

Requires JD, active Illinois license, and a strong commitment to justice. Salary is $85,130 annually; entry-level for graduates not yet licensed is $75,213.