Law Clerk

Legal AssistantLegal AssistantPart TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2003H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Illinois

Posted

176 days ago

Salary

$15 - $22 / hour

Postgraduate DegreeEnglish

Job Description

• Participate with Prosecutors and Legal Affairs staff in all phases of the regulatory and/or disciplinary process • Research administrative and case law • Draft legal memoranda • Review proposed legislation and administrative rules • Draft complaints and draft/respond to motions • Make appearances before administrative law judges at status and formal hearings • Attend settlement negotiations • Gain intimate knowledge of a variety of financial regulatory and professional Practice Acts • Opportunities within Prosecution units (General, Business, Health-Related, Medical, Real Estate) and Legal Affairs units (Professional Regulations, Real Estate, Banking, Financial Institutions, Labor Relations, FOIA, Administrative Hearing) • Students may rank preferred units but may be assigned to a different unit • Paid and remote position with flexible schedule

Job Requirements

Currently attending law school
Completion of at least one year of law school on or before 6/30/2026
Students who have completed first, second, or third years of law school by summer 2026
Preference for students who have completed second year and are eligible for Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license in summer 2026
Not a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois
RESUME IS REQUIRED; attach detailed Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and any applicable professional licensures
Department must verify proof of higher education before an offer can be extended
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or OPT extensions
Knowledge/Skills: Legal Research; Legal Writing; Drafting legislation and rules; Assisting in the formulation and implementation of Department policy; Photocopying; Filing