Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

Unified trial court system for Cook County

Law Clerk 5 - Legal Research Department

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$89.7k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor degree are required.
A license to practice law in Illinois is required.
At least two years of experience in the legal profession is required.
Knowledge of and skill in various legal research methods are required.
Ability to use standard word-processing, spreadsheet, and database applications is required.
Strong written and oral communication skills and legal research abilities are required.
Strong organizational and time-management skills are required.
Ability to work effectively with others and perform as part of a team is required.
Ability to multitask and perform under pressure is required.
Ability to sit at a desk for long periods in front of a computer screen is required.
Ability to twist intermittently to reach equipment or supplies is required.
Ability to perform simple grasping and fine manipulation is required.
Ability to lift up to 20 pounds is required.
Ability to use conventional office equipment, including a telephone, computer, and copy/fax machine, is required.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check is required.

Responsibilities

Assist judges in resolving matters before the court and in courtroom proceedings.
Advise the Chief Judge and department heads on legal and policy matters involving the court.
Research and analyze legal issues presented.
Prepare written memoranda, summaries, and presentations based on legal research and analysis.
Assist in drafting, editing, and preparing opinions, orders, notices, and decisions.
Consult with judges regarding interpretation and application of law.
Track and report on pending legislation impacting the court and its operations.
Respond to litigant concerns and inquiries regarding court-related legal matters.
Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation involving the court, including case management, document review, and communications.
Review, analyze, and prepare responses to subpoenas and other legal process directed to the court or its departments.
Perform basic administrative tasks in connection with job duties or at the direction of a supervisor.
Assist with other matters as directed by the Chief Judge or Director of Legal Research.

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

JOB TITLE: LAW CLERK V
DEPARTMENT: LEGAL RESEARCH DEPARTMENT
LOCATION: 69 WEST WASHINGTON STREET
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60602
GRADE: 21
SALARY: $89,698

JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES:

Assist judges in resolving maters before the court and in courtroom proceedings
Advise Chief Judge and department heads on legal and policy matters involving the court
Research and analyze legal issues presented
Prepare written memoranda, summaries, and presentations based on legal research and analysis
Assist in drafting, editing, and preparing opinions, orders, notices, and decisions
Consult with judges regarding interpretation and application of law
Track and report on pending legislation impacting the court and its operations.
Respond to litigant concerns and inquiries regarding court-related legal matters.
Coordinate with outside counsel on litigation involving the court, including case management, document review, and communications.
Review, analyze, and prepare responses to subpoenas and other legal process directed to the court or its departments.
Perform basic administrative tasks in connection with job duties and/or at the direction of supervisor
Assist with other miscellaneous matters as directed by the Chief Judge or Director of Legal Research

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 and Juris Doctor degrees
License to practice law in Illinois
Minimum of two years’ experience in the legal profession
Knowledge of and skill in various legal research methods
Ability to use standard word processing, spreadsheet and database applications
Excellent written and oral communication skills and legal research abilities
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to work and get along with others and perform as part of a team
Ability to multitask and perform under pressure

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen
Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies
Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation
Possess the strength to lift up to 20 pounds
Use conventional office equipment such as telephone, computer, and copy/fax machine

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.

Please apply by filling out the application at our Career Page.

BENEFITS: Positions with the Circuit Court of Cook County come with a generous benefits package including but not limited to health insurance and various other programs. For a full overview click this link.

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.

Revised April, 2024

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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