Appellate Court Research Attorney
The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys for the position of Appellate Court Research Attorney. This role involves providing essential legal research, analysis, and writing assistance to the Justices of the Fifth District Appellate Court.
Responsibilities
- Analyze issues raised by the parties on appeal
- Review briefs and appellate records, verify appellate jurisdiction, and research applicable law
- Draft proposed dispositions, memoranda, and other legal documents
- Confer on a regular basis with Justices, Law Clerks, and other Appellate Court Research Attorneys on assignments and corresponding analysis
- Make recommendations to the Research Director and Justices
- Edit final draft orders, opinions, dissents, and special concurrences
- Remain current on recent opinions of the Illinois Supreme and Appellate Courts, other relevant state and federal cases
- Perform other duties as assigned
Skills
- Graduates of law schools accredited by the American Bar Association
- Superior research, analytical, and writing skills
- Strong information technology skills including proficiency with commonly used office software such as Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat
- Competence in the use of web-based case management software
- Ability to perform electronic legal research
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time
- Professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and the ability to process written and electronic documents
- Recent graduates and practicing attorneys are encouraged to apply
- Remote work is possible for Illinois residents with prior Illinois appellate court research attorney or Illinois appellate/supreme court clerking experience
Benefits
- Pension
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life insurance
- Deferred compensation
- Generous leave time
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