OCJ - Law Clerk II - Traffic Division
OCJ - Law Clerk II - Traffic Division
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois
Chicago, IL
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Job Description
JOB TITLE: LAW CLERK II– TRAFFIC DIVISION
FLSA EXEMPT
GRADE: 16
SALARY: $68,850
Law school graduates pending Illinois licensure: $56,508
JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES: The Law Clerk II – Traffic Division reports to the Presiding Judge of the Division or Municipal District of the Circuit of Cook County or as otherwise assigned. The position requires a strong commitment to access to justice, a highly professional demeanor, and sound judgment. The Law Clerk:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.
Please apply byfilling out the application at ourCareer Page.
THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
Revised: June, 2024
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Job Description
JOB TITLE: LAW CLERK II– TRAFFIC DIVISION
FLSA EXEMPT
GRADE: 16
SALARY: $68,850
Law school graduates pending Illinois licensure: $56,508
JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES: The Law Clerk II – Traffic Division reports to the Presiding Judge of the Division or Municipal District of the Circuit of Cook County or as otherwise assigned. The position requires a strong commitment to access to justice, a highly professional demeanor, and sound judgment. The Law Clerk:
- Assists judges in resolving matters before the court and in courtroom proceedings
- Researches and analyzes traffic law related legal issues presented for brief,argument, and/or jury trial, 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, development of and revisions to bench book, 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 with others in a professional and collegial manner 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 to20 pounds
- Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis
- Absent extenuating circumstances, employees in Law Clerk II positions must be licensed by the Illinois Supreme Court, and in good standing, within one year of start of employment. Entry level salary for law school graduates who are not yet licensed to practice law is currently $56,508
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.
Please apply byfilling out the application at ourCareer Page.
THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.
Revised: June, 2024
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