Law Clerk II, Chancery Division: Research & Impact

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 63,578 - 73,738; Full time

Job summary

A local court system in Chicago is seeking a Law Clerk II for the Chancery Division. The role includes assisting judges in courtroom proceedings, researching and analyzing legal issues, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate must hold a Juris Doctor degree and possess excellent communication skills. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring justice and requires candidates to be licensed to practice law in Illinois.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree required.
• Active license to practice law in Illinois is mandatory.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist judges in resolving matters before the court.
• Research and analyze legal issues based on statutes and case law.
• Prepare written memoranda and summaries based on legal issues.
• Consult with judges on the interpretation of law.

Skills

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Organizational abilities

Knowledge of methods of legal research

Ability to collaborate with legal and non-legal personnel

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Juris Doctor degree

Active license to practice law in Illinois

Tools

Legal research/writing applications

Word processing

Spreadsheet applications

Database applications

Job description

A local court system in Chicago is seeking a Law Clerk II for the Chancery Division. The role includes assisting judges in courtroom proceedings, researching and analyzing legal issues, and preparing legal documents. The ideal candidate must hold a Juris Doctor degree and possess excellent communication skills. This full-time position is crucial for ensuring justice and requires candidates to be licensed to practice law in Illinois.