OFFICE OF CHIEF JUDGE JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:   Law Clerk II / Division Attorney
                  FLSA Exempt

Grade:      16

Salary:      $68,850
                  Law school graduates pending Illinois licensure $59,364

Status:       EXEMPT

Location:   Richard J. Daley Center
                  50 W. Washington St.
                  Chicago, IL 60602

Job Description:

• Assists all Domestic Relations Division judges with writing and research assignments, as requested, utilizing a queue system;
• Research and analyze legal issues presented for brief or argument based on statutes and case law;
• Assists in drafting and proofreading opinions, orders, professional correspondence, and public information documents.
• Reports on new legislation and case law to judges;
• Help prepare for and participate in monthly Division Meeting;
• Consults with judges regarding the application of law to case issues;
• Draft General Administrative Orders, create and revise form orders, and propose amendments to Local Court Rules;
• Participate in meetings with court stakeholders at the request and discretion of the Presiding Judge;
• Coordinate emergency matters assigned to the emergency duty judge and draft emergency orders of protection and other orders issued by the emergency duty judge;
• Respond to questions and concerns from self-represented litigants;
• Mentor judicial externs supervised by judges;
• Support the Presiding Judge in preparation of seminars and other presentations;
• Maintain confidentiality while performing duties; and
• Monitor and update the Domestic Relations Division website and materials prepared for self-represented litigants.

The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee'
 Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and Juris Doctor degree.
• Licensed to practice law in Illinois.
• Strong interest in family law required.
• Past experience in family law highly preferred.
• 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.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Ability to work well with others and collaborate with legal and non-legal personnel.

 Other Requirements:WORKINGCONDITIONS / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time 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

** 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 $56,313.

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.  Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.


This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check.  Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.
Please apply by filling out the application at our Career Page.

BENEFITS: As a Circuit Court of Cook County job, this position comes with a generous benefits package including but not limited to health insurance and various other programs. For a full overview click this link.

THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY 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: August, 2024