LAW CLERK Job at City of Chicago, Chicago, IL

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  • City of Chicago
  • Chicago, IL

Job Description

Join to apply for the LAW CLERK role at City of Chicago 1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the LAW CLERK role at City of Chicago Number of Positions: 10 (Additional Vacancies Possible Pending Budget Approval) Hourly Rate: $16.60/Hour 5 The City of Chicago's Department of Law is seeking individuals who are interested in working as a part-time 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. Researches questions of law and conducts factual investigations for assigned cases Summarizes and presents findings of legal research and factual investigations in written and oral reports Prepares and responds to discovery requests Interviews witnesses Assists attorneys in preparing legal cases for court or administrative hearings Represents the City or its agents in various court systems (e.g., Circuit Court of Cook County, Department of Administrative Hearings) and in labor relations proceedings, as required Assists in serving as a liaison between the department and respondents, other City departments, and other agencies to facilitate information exchange, as required JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Law Clerk Department of Law Number of Positions: 10 (Additional Vacancies Possible Pending Budget Approval) Hourly Rate: $16.60/Hour Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 07/24/202 5 The City of Chicago's Department of Law is seeking individuals who are interested in working as a part-time 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. Essential Duties Researches questions of law and conducts factual investigations for assigned cases Summarizes and presents findings of legal research and factual investigations in written and oral reports Prepares and responds to discovery requests Interviews witnesses Assists attorneys in preparing legal cases for court or administrative hearings Represents the City or its agents in various court systems (e.g., Circuit Court of Cook County, Department of Administrative Hearings) and in labor relations proceedings, as required Assists in serving as a liaison between the department and respondents, other City departments, and other agencies to facilitate information exchange, as required 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: 2 N. LaSalle St., 121 N. LaSalle St., 740 N. Sedgwick Days: Monday – Friday Hours: Flexible hours between 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Year-round part-time (part-time is a minimum of 20 hours per week/4-hour shift) 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. Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any American law school that has passed and maintains the requirements of accreditation by the American Bar Association ( 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 Possession of a 711 license For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at: APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT. The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. City of Chicago Brandon Johnson, Mayor Job Posting Jul 10, 2025, 12:00:00 AM BU 09 Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Part-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at City of Chicago by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for “Law Clerk” roles. 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Hourly pay, Part time, Local area, Flexible hours, Shift work, Monday to Friday,

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