Appellate Court Judicial Law Clerk / Secretary - First District | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts

Appellate Court Judicial Law Clerk / Secretary - First District

Vacancy Announcement

• Location
  Cook County
• Office
  First District Appellate Court
• Posted Date
  11/06/24
• Closing Date
  This position will remain open until filled. However, applications submitted by November 26, 2024, will be given first consideration.
• Division
  Chambers of Justice Jesse G. Reyes
• Benefits
  An attractive judicial benefits package is offered, including pension; medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; deferred compensation; and vacation.
• Salary
  $96,349

Justice Jesse G. Reyes, First District, Illinois Appellate Court (Cook County) is seeking a judicial law clerk/secretary for his chambers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES: The judicial law clerk/secretary conducts legal research and assists in drafting memoranda, opinions, and orders. This position also requires performing various administrative duties.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Illinois. Prior appellate writing and research experience is considered highly preferred. Attention to detail, organizing skills, basic computer skills, and interpersonal skills are essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time. This is a professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and the ability to process and read large volumes of written documents in electronic formats. Illinois residency is required or willingness to obtain upon job offer.

Applications with resumes, writing samples, and references should be emailed to
courtemployment@illinoiscourts.gov

This position will remain open until filled. However, applications submitted by November 26, 2024, will be given first consideration.

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