Careers

Law Clerk
Workers' Compensation/Illinois Municipality Law Enforcement/Civil Rights Defense

Job duties

  • Researches relevant case law and statutory precedent.
  • Analyzes legal documents and briefs, ensuring accurate statement and depiction of facts, case law, and precedent provided.
  • Prepares various types of correspondence with parties of the assigned case.
  • Prepares legal documents including affidavits, petitions, and pleadings.
  • Drafts court documents and supporting papers.
  • Assists with depositions.
  • Assists with negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and other meetings as required.
  • Maintains exhibits, prepares and organizes various types of tangible evidence as needed for court appearances.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • General understanding of law, court procedures, court systems, and rules of the assigned jurisdiction.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills.
  • Superior research and analytical skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of situations.
  • Excellent work ethic.

 Pay: Part-Time, $30/hr

  • Writing sample, resume and references required

Location: Chicago and Northbrook, Il offices

  • Hybrid work flexibility

Application deadline: 9/15/24

Please send resume and writing sample to careers@ifmklaw.com