LAW CLERK 

Job Number:

361831

Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

LAW CLERK

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

Number of Positions: 20 pending budget approval

Starting Hourly Salary: $15.40

Law Clerk – Part Time & Full Time; Minimum 21 hours per week 

The City of Chicago’s Department of Law is seeking persons who are interested in working as a Law Clerk. This is the ideal position for an attorney licensed to practice law in Illinois or a law student who is looking for experience preparing cases for litigation, prosecuting violations and administrative review of the Chicago Municipal Code in Circuit Court or at the Department of Administrative Hearings; collecting debts owed to the City, prosecuting violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code in Circuit Court. Duties may include: trying cases; conducting hearings; researching and writing motions, memoranda and briefs; litigating administrative appeals; arguing motions; engaging in settlement negotiations; working closely with client departments; reviewing and analyzing files in a variety of cases; and recommending appropriate courses of action. This is a great opportunity to improve your litigation, negotiation and writing skills. 

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Law Clerks will be assigned to work in one of the following Divisions: 

Building & License Enforcement (BLE) – This Division handles fire, building, health, and zoning code violations as well as licensing issues. 

Legal Information & Prosecutions (LIP) – The Prosecutions unit within this Division handles cases that may include fatal and multiple-vehicle traffic accidents, routine traffic citations and other Chicago Municipal Code violations punishable by a jail time penalty

and/or fine. This division requires the applicant to be eligible to practice pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 711 or a licensed attorney at the time of application.

Collections, Ownership, and Administrative Litigation (COAL) Division – This Division is responsible for collecting debts due and owing the City; determining real property ownership and responsible parties in preparing for litigation; recovering demolition costs through lien foreclosure; and bankruptcy matters. 

Location: Department of Law 

Address: 2 North LaSalle St, 740 North Sedgwick St, or 121 North LaSalle St

Shift: Monday – Friday (Flexible Hours between 8:00am – 6:00pm) 

Hours: Year-round full-time and part-time (part-time is a minimum of 20 hours per week/4-hour shift) 

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of at least one semester in an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. 

NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts, professional license, or training certificates will be required at the time of processing, if applicable. 

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS 

This position does not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in a lottery/random order 

AND 

Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following criteria: 

• Possession of a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 or above on a 5.0 scale from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited Law School

Residency Requirement: All employees of the City of Chicago must be actual residents of the City of Chicago as outlined in Section 2-152-050 of the City of Chicago Municipal Code. Proof of residency will be required.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ANY AND ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer. 

City of Chicago Department of Human Resources 

Lori Lightfoot Christopher Owen

Mayor Commissioner 

The Department of Law will be reviewing completed applications and hiring candidates for this position throughout the entire year. Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CST on November 3, 2023.

Job Posting

: Oct 31, 2022, 5:00:00 AM | 

Closing Date (Period for Applying) – External

: Nov 4, 2023, 4:59:00 AM

BU: 09 | Salary: $15.40 per hour 

Pay Basis

:Yearly

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