Summer Law Clerk

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Summer Law Clerk

The law clerks gain invaluable hands-on legal experience by working on complex and diverse projects with Law Department attorneys. Will participate in negotiations and Client advising meetings, conduct research and analysis to draft dispositive motions on constitutional or procedural issues of law, and - utilizing an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license - appear on behalf of the City in Court or before Administrative Tribunals. Will be placed in the Collections, Ownership and Administrative Litigation - Litigation - Bankruptcy Team. Students work closely with Client Departments, review and analyze files, recommend appropriate courses of action against alleged debtors, provide monthly reports to upper management regarding progress of cases reviewed and/or filed, analyze deeds and other property information to determine the ownership of the property in violation, investigate where to serve the defendant(s) with the legal complaint, and conduct legal research and analysis to draft supporting memoranda. Under supervision of a licensed attorney, students with an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 License may also interview witnesses, negotiate settlements, argue motions, and conduct hearings at the Department of Administrative Hearings or in the Circuit Court of Cook County. Should be able to commit a minimum of 10 weeks.

Application Period: January 1 to March 1

Additional Information

Submit cover letter, resume, transcript (official or unofficial), and writing sample. Visit website for more information.

Company info

City of Chicago Department of Law
30 N. La Salle - 1640
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60602
Website : http://www.cityofchicago.org/law