Late or incomplete application submissions will not be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT:

· Letter of interest, addressing work experience and the qualifications for this position;

· Application for Employment (available at http://www.cookcountycourt.org/HOME/Employment-Opportunities) ;

· Applicant’s current resume.

· A current legal writing sample

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
• 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

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, email, videoconference, presentation, and database applications and web (internet) browsers
• Ability to work on office computer networks (LAN, WAN)
• Ability to use Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and external electronic storage media such as external hard drives, CDs, DVDs, and USB drives
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and legal research abilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to get along well 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 working with a computer screen, repeating the same movements, using hands or prosthesis to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls
• 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 desk telephone, smartphone, tablet, laptop, and desktop computer, and multifunction (copy/fax/scan/print) machine

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 porarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctorate (Preferred)

Experience:

• legal: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• License to Practice Law in Illinois (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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