Law Clerk
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