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 Labor - Litigation - Traditional Labor Team. The students research and prepare legal memos on issues involving state and federal labor and employment laws. Will assist with the investigating and defending of charges filed at the administrative level in employment discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. In doing so, they gain knowledge and experience in a broad range of employment-related issues, including compliance with the ADA, FMLA, and Title VII. Assist Labor attorneys in all aspects of preparing for discipline hearings and labor arbitrations, including preparing witnesses and assisting with discovery. Participants with an Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 License also have the opportunity to second chair grievance arbitration hearings and disciplinary proceedings before the Police Board and the Human Resources Board. 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