OCJ - Law Clerk II/Division Attorney - Domestic Relations Division
About The Position
Assists all Domestic Relations Division judges with writing and research assignments, as requested, utilizing a queue system; Research and analyze legal issues presented for brief or argument based on statutes and case law; Assists in drafting and proofreading opinions, orders, professional correspondence, and public information documents. Reports on new legislation and case law to judges; Help prepare for and participate in monthly Division Meeting; Consults with judges regarding the application of law to case issues; Draft General Administrative Orders, create and revise form orders, and propose amendments to Local Court Rules; Participate in meetings with court stakeholders at the request and discretion of the Presiding Judge; Coordinate emergency matters assigned to the emergency duty judge and draft emergency orders of protection and other orders issued by the emergency duty judge; Respond to questions and concerns from self-represented litigants; Mentor judicial externs supervised by judges; Support the Presiding Judge in preparation of seminars and other presentations; Maintain confidentiality while performing duties; and Monitor and update the Domestic Relations Division website and materials prepared for self-represented litigants. The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee'
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor degree.
- Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
- Strong interest in family law required.
- Past experience in family law highly preferred.
- Knowledge of methods of legal research and analysis of applicable law
- Experience with computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet, database, and legal research/writing.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Excellent organizational abilities.
- Ability to work well with others and collaborate with legal and non-legal personnel.
Nice To Haves
- Past experience in family law highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists all Domestic Relations Division judges with writing and research assignments, as requested, utilizing a queue system
- Research and analyze legal issues presented for brief or argument based on statutes and case law
- Assists in drafting and proofreading opinions, orders, professional correspondence, and public information documents
- Reports on new legislation and case law to judges
- Help prepare for and participate in monthly Division Meeting
- Consults with judges regarding the application of law to case issues
- Draft General Administrative Orders, create and revise form orders, and propose amendments to Local Court Rules
- Participate in meetings with court stakeholders at the request and discretion of the Presiding Judge
- Coordinate emergency matters assigned to the emergency duty judge and draft emergency orders of protection and other orders issued by the emergency duty judge
- Respond to questions and concerns from self-represented litigants
- Mentor judicial externs supervised by judges
- Support the Presiding Judge in preparation of seminars and other presentations
- Maintain confidentiality while performing duties
- Monitor and update the Domestic Relations Division website and materials prepared for self-represented litigants
Benefits
- Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
