Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

Unified trial court system for Cook County

Law Clerk 2

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Full-timeRolling Meadows, IL, USA$75.2k - $85.1kIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree, a Juris Doctor degree, and an active license to practice law in Illinois are required. Employees must be licensed and in good standing with the Illinois Supreme Court within one year of starting, absent extenuating circumstances.
Knowledge of methods of legal research and analysis of applicable law is required.
Experience with word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and legal research and writing applications is required.
Written and oral communication skills and organizational abilities are required.
Ability to work professionally and collegially with others and collaborate with legal and non-legal personnel is required.
The position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check; employment offers are contingent on successfully completing all required screening criteria. Use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and disqualifies candidates from employment.
The role requires prolonged sitting at a desk in front of a computer screen, intermittent twisting to reach nearby equipment or supplies, simple grasping and fine manipulation, lifting files weighing up to 20 pounds, and daily use of a telephone and computer keyboard.

Responsibilities

Assist judges in resolving matters before the court and in courtroom proceedings.
Research and analyze legal issues presented for brief or argument based on statutes and case law.
Search and study legal records, documents, and law to obtain information and provide analysis applicable to cases under consideration.
Prepare written memoranda and summaries based on legal research and analysis.
Assist in drafting and proofreading opinions, administrative and judicial orders, professional correspondence, public information documents, and court rules.
Consult with judges regarding the interpretation and application of law to issues and cases.
Monitor pending legislation as needed.
Assist outside counsel with litigation in which judges or court employees are parties.
Maintain confidentiality while performing duties.
Perform other duties as assigned by judges or a supervisor.

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE:              LAW CLERK II
FLSA EXEMPT
GRADE:                    16
SALARY:                   $85,130
Law school graduates pending Illinois licensure: $75,213
LOCATION: THIRD MUNICIPAL DISTRICT
2121 EUCLID AVENUE, ROLLING MEADOWS, ILLINOIS

JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES: 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.

JOB 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods in front of a computer screen
Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk
Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation
Strength to lift files weighing up to20 pounds
Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.
Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.

Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page.

THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

** Absent extenuating circumstances, employees in Law Clerk II positions must be licensed by the Illinois Supreme Court, and in good standing, within one year of start of employment. Entry level salary for law school graduates who are not yet licensed to practice law is currently $75,213
[Salary updated 6/22/26]

About the Company

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

Unified trial court system for Cook County

The Circuit Court of Cook County is Illinois' trial court system for residents, businesses and other parties in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. Its judges hear civil, criminal, family and juvenile matters, with divisions organized around the kind of dispute or proceeding. The court combines countywide divisions with geographic districts so cases can be heard across the county under a unified administration. Beyond hearings and judgments, its administrative offices oversee probation, court reporting and language interpreting to support proceedings and carry out court orders. The unified court was established in 1964 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
Founded: 1964

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