Temporary Legal Assistant to a Visually Impaired Law Clerk

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit and U.S. District Court Northern Illinois; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, announces a twelve-week, full-time temporary position as Assistant to a Visually Impaired Law Clerk in Chicago. Duties include reading aloud, proofreading, formatting, and assisting with legal documents.

A proofreading skill assessment will be part of the process, with applications through the court's online system. Applicants must meet JSP 8 requirements: 2 years of general experience and 3 years of specialized experience, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• JSP 8 grade requires 2 years general experience and 3 years specialized experience.
• Education substitutions may substitute for up to two years of general/specialized experience.

Responsibilities

• Summarize and read aloud legal material for the law clerk.
• Proofread and cite-check written work including bluebooking.
• Maintain and organize case files and convert documents to accessible formats.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree substitution for general/specialized experience

Job description

The United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois, announces a twelve-week, full-time temporary position as Assistant to a Visually Impaired Law Clerk in Chicago. Duties include reading aloud, proofreading, formatting, and assisting with legal documents.

A proofreading skill assessment will be part of the process, with applications through the court's online system. Applicants must meet JSP 8 requirements: 2 years of general experience and 3 years of specialized experience, and