Public Interest Litigation Fellow – Public Interest – Chicago
About The Position
The Public Interest Division is seeking one or more recent law school graduates to serve in a limited term assignment as a Public Interest Fellow. The Public Interest Division brings affirmative litigation to protect the rights and interests of Illinois residents and defends state laws regarding reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, civil rights, immigrants’ rights, antitrust protections, and workers’ rights. In addition to these long-standing commitments, attorneys in the Division are currently at the forefront of the Attorney General’s wide-ranging effort to challenge unlawful actions by the federal government. The Public Interest Fellow participates in and supports the Division’s work, with a particular focus on providing research and writing support in complex litigation.
Requirements
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills
- Lawyers in their first three years of practice
- Current judicial law clerks
- Participants in government, academic, or public interest fellowships
- Third-year law students at accredited law schools
- Applicants finishing a clerkship in Fall 2027, or with clerkships scheduled to begin at the conclusion of the Fellowship term (Fall 2028 or 2029)
- Illinois Bar members or plan to take the Illinois Bar exam (or otherwise apply for Bar membership) prior to beginning the fellowship
Responsibilities
- Researching and advising on complex or novel legal issues
- Participating in pre-litigation claims analysis and development
- Drafting declarations, affidavits, and other evidentiary material for litigation
- Developing investigative and litigative strategies
- Interviewing witnesses and reviewing evidence
- Coordinating with state agencies and attorney general staff from other states to develop and support litigation
- Handling or assisting with the drafting of briefs and other court papers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
