LAW CLERK

Law Clerk (Part‑Time) Department of Law Number of Positions: 7 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval) Hourly Rate: $17.05 / Hour Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 07/27/2026. The City of Chicago's Department of Law is seeking individuals who are interested in working as a part‑time Law Clerk. This is the ideal position for an attorney licensed to practice law in Illinois or a law student who is looking for experience preparing cases for litigation, prosecuting violations, and administrative review of the Chicago Municipal Code in Circuit Court or at the Department of Administrative Hearings; collecting debts owed to the City of Chicago, prosecuting violations of the Illinois Vehicle Code in Circuit Court. Essential Duties Research questions of law and conduct factual investigations for assigned cases Summarize and present findings of legal research and factual investigations in written and oral reports Prepare and respond to discovery requests Interview witnesses Assist attorneys in preparing legal cases for court or administrative hearings Represent the City or its agents in various court systems (e.g., Circuit Court of Cook County, Department of Administrative Hearings) and in labor relations proceedings, as required Assist in serving as a liaison between the department and respondents, other City departments, and other agencies to facilitate information exchange, as required Additional duties may be required for this position. Law Clerks will be assigned to work in the following Division: Legal Information & Prosecutions (LIP) - The Prosecutions unit within this Division handles cases that may include fatal and multiple‑vehicle traffic accidents, routine traffic citations and other Chicago Municipal Code violations punishable by a jail time penalty and/or fine. This division requires the applicant to be eligible to practice pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 711 or a licensed attorney at the time of application. Locations: 2 N. LaSalle St., 121 N. LaSalle St., 740 N Sedgwick Days: Monday - Friday Hours: Flexible hours between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Year‑round part‑time (part‑time is a minimum of 20 hours per week/4‑hour shift). This position is exempt from the Career Service. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Completion of at least one semester in an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school. NOTE: A copy of your official transcripts, professional license, or training certificates will be required at the time of processing, if applicable. Selection Requirements This position does not require a test or interview. Applicants who successfully apply for the position, meet the minimum qualifications, and possess the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be hired in a lottery/random order. Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following criteria: Possession of a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 or above on a 5.0 scale from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited Law School. Possession of a 711 license. For information on employee benefits, visit For information on salary and title structure visit Commitment to Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr