Legal Counsel Position in Illinois Governors Office

The Clerk Of The Circuit Court Of Cook County • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

The Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is seeking to hire attorneys with one to six years of legal experience to join the legal team in Chicago. This role involves providing legal advice on significant issues affecting the state, including legislation related to recreational cannabis, reproductive rights, LGBTQ rights, and economic policies. The legal team also handles various legal tasks such as drafting legislation, monitoring compliance, and advising on ethics and personnel matters.

Requirements

• One to six years of legal experience.
• Admission to the Illinois Bar.
• Excellent organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and within a team.
• Commitment to public service and strong interest in government.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytic skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and persuasively.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to the Governor's Office and State agencies on impactful legal issues.
• Draft and advise on legislation and rulemaking.
• Monitor consent decree compliance.
• Analyze ethics and personnel questions.
• Advise the Governor regarding the clemency process.
• Handle Freedom of Information Act requests.
• Analyze various issues arising in the Governor's office and with State agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed