OCJ - Law Clerk II - Chancery Division

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois•Chicago, IL

About The Position

The Law Clerk II reports to the Presiding Judge of the Division or Municipal District of the Circuit of Cook County or as otherwise assigned. The position requires a strong commitment to access to justice, a highly professional demeanor, and sound judgment. The Law Clerk: Assists judges in resolving matters before the court and in courtroom proceedings. Researches and analyzes legal issues presented for brief or argument based on statutes and case law. Searches for and studies legal records, documents, and law to obtain information and provide analysis applicable to case under consideration. Prepares written memoranda and summaries based on research and analysis of legal issues. Assists in drafting and proofreading opinions, administrative and judicial orders, professional correspondence, public information documents, and court rules. Consults with judges regarding interpretation and application of law to issues and cases. Monitors pending legislation as needed. Assists outside counsel with litigation in which judges or court employees are parties. Assists with other miscellaneous matters as required by the judges or supervisor. Maintains confidentiality while performing duties. Performs such other duties as may be assigned. 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's normal line of work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctor degree, and active license to practice law in Illinois.
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 and organizational abilities.
Ability to work with others in a professional and collegial manner and collaborate with legal and non-legal personnel.

Responsibilities

Assists judges in resolving matters before the court and in courtroom proceedings.
Researches and analyzes legal issues presented for brief or argument based on statutes and case law.
Searches for and studies legal records, documents, and law to obtain information and provide analysis applicable to case under consideration.
Prepares written memoranda and summaries based on research and analysis of legal issues.
Assists in drafting and proofreading opinions, administrative and judicial orders, professional correspondence, public information documents, and court rules.
Consults with judges regarding interpretation and application of law to issues and cases.
Monitors pending legislation as needed.
Assists outside counsel with litigation in which judges or court employees are parties.
Assists with other miscellaneous matters as required by the judges or supervisor.
Maintains confidentiality while performing duties.
Performs such other duties as may be assigned.