Every semester/year I go through the same thing:  I find a great law clerk who inevitably has to go back to school/graduates/fills up their new semester with lots of classes all day (silly them!). So every semester I inevitably go through the grueling process of trying to find the perfect law clerk! I usually post jobs to Symplicity on each law school’s job boards. One time, I even used a job site called indeed.com – that was a disaster! (Literally 99% of applicants never read the job qualifications necessary). This time I realized I can utilize a more direct route – Our Blog! We have developed a nice readership, so instead of the third party route, I am asking you the public who read law blogs to either apply if you have the qualifications or pass it on to anyone you know who does!

JOB: Assisting busy Criminal Defense Law Firm located in Park Ridge, Illinois with drafting pleadings, motions, memorandum of law, research, and accompanying attorneys to court if necessary. Our firm handles all aspects of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases as well as  DUI and Traffic related defense, Administrative Board Hearings, Police and Sheriff defense, and domestic violence court. This is a great opportunity for the right person as you will gain tremendous experience both inside and outside the courtroom as well as have ample opportunity for client interaction. This is a paid position and also a growth opportunity with potential for a full time position upon graduation as our firm continues to grow and expand.

Qualifications: Please read carefully and do not apply unless you fulfill these qualifications. Applicants must be 3L – and MUST have not only an interest in but passion for criminal law and litigation! Applicants MUST have taken Evidence; both basic and advanced, Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, and a minimum of Trial Advocacy I. Candidates must also have taken at least two years of legal writing.  Preference will be given to candidates who have taken Trial Advocacy II or participated in a trial team or Moot Court competition. Candidates with externship/interniship with any branch of government such as Public Defender’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office or a Judicial Clerkship will be a huge plus! Applicant must be completely versed in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Power Point. Applicant must be an excellent writer and familiar with drafting motions, memorandum of law and other legal pleadings. Candidates should also be tecnhologically savvy with website posting and blogging experience a plus.

Candidate must have their own car or use of a car as this position requires travel to various courthouses and Clerk’s Offices for filing of documents and other errands. This is a paid position.  Hours will be flexible but require a minimum of 15-20 hours a week. Our office is a unique and wonderful environment in which to work, learn and flourish and is conveniently accessible to all major highways in the greater Chicagoland area. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and dedicated to maintaining the highest level of professionalism and service to our varied clientele.

To Apply: Please send cover letter, resume and three writing samples (preferably related to criminal law or any of our practice areas) to laura@lauralaw.org and include all your contact information including the best time to reach you and your availability. If you have any questions about the application process or the requirements, feel free to call our office at 847-696-7185.