OCJ - Law Clerk II/ Division Attorney - Criminal Division
Job Description
Job Description
JOB TITLE: LAW CLERK II—CRIMINAL DIVISION
GRADE: 16
FLSA EXEMPT
SALARY: $72,292 (Law school graduate pending Illinois licensure: $62,332)
- 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
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 well with others and collaborate with legal and non-legal personnel.
- 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 to 20 pounds
- Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis
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