Law Clerk - Chicago, United States - City of Chicago

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Job Number:399395**
Description

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

LAW CLERK

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

Number of Vacancies: 10 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)


Starting Hourly Salary:
$15.80
Law Clerk - Part Time & Full Time; Minimum 21 hours per week

The City of Chicago's Department of Law is seeking individuals 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 of Chicago, 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.


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, Suite 320


Shift:
Monday - Friday (Flexible Hours between 9:00am - 5:00pm)


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


Qualifications

THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

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

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 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.

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

City of
Chicago*Brandon Johnson
Mayor


Job Posting:
Jun 1, 2024, 12:00:00 AM |
Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jun 15, 2024, 11:59:00 PM


BU: 09 |
Salary: 15.80
Pay Basis:Yearly
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