Post-Graduate Law Clerk — Civil Litigation & State Defense

Illinois Attorney General (IL); Springfield (IL, OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Illinois Attorney General seeks third-year law students or recent graduates intending to take the Illinois Bar to serve as a paid post-graduate law clerk. Travel is required and the role involves handling cases under Supreme Court Rule 711 under supervision of a licensed attorney.

Starting salary is $54,612 per year, with potential promotion to Assistant Attorney General bringing the salary to $82,000 per year after admission to the bar.

Qualifications

• Candidates are third-year law students or recent graduates planning to take the Illinois Bar Exam or who have just taken the exam.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to work in a team; strong research and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle cases under Supreme Court Rule 711 under supervision of a licensed attorney.
• Respond to complaints; draft pleadings; draft and respond to motions.
• Proffer and organize written and electronic discovery; conduct depositions.
• Manage mediations and settlements; represent client interests in administrative hearings and various state and federal courts.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Pleadings

Discovery management

Deposition

Education

Law student (3rd year)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

The Office of the Illinois Attorney General seeks third-year law students or recent graduates intending to take the Illinois Bar to serve as a paid post-graduate law clerk. Travel is required and the role involves handling cases under Supreme Court Rule 711 under supervision of a licensed attorney.

Starting salary is $54,612 per year, with potential promotion to Assistant Attorney General bringing the salary to $82,000 per year after admission to the bar.