OCJ - Law Clerk II - Traffic Division

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 : $59,364

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.

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's

normal

line of

work.

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.

WORKING

CONDITIONS / PHYSICAL

REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's

continuous

basis,

sit

at

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.

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.

Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the

Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page

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 : April, 2025

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