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 Building and License Enforcement - Prosecution - Investigations Team. Students with a law license or with an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 License try cases in the Circuit Court of Cook County (Criminal, Civil, and Chancery Divisions) and in the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection. Will be assigned a case to handle from start to finish, which includes discovery, trial strategy, negotiations, and trial/settlement. Matters include prosecution in the following areas: Conservation/Code Enforcement, Licensing, Zoning, Demolition, and Drug & Gang House Enforcement. Will also be involved in policy meetings with various City Departments to streamline processes used to enforce the Building Code of Chicago. 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