Law Clerk

Job Description: • Participate with Prosecutors and Legal Affairs staff in all phases of the regulatory and/or disciplinary process • Research administrative and case law • Draft legal memoranda • Review proposed legislation and administrative rules • Draft complaints and draft/respond to motions • Make appearances before administrative law judges at status and formal hearings • Attend settlement negotiations • Gain intimate knowledge of a variety of financial regulatory and professional Practice Acts • Opportunities within Prosecution units (General, Business, Health-Related, Medical, Real Estate) and Legal Affairs units (Professional Regulations, Real Estate, Banking, Financial Institutions, Labor Relations, FOIA, Administrative Hearing) • Students may rank preferred units but may be assigned to a different unit • Paid and remote position with flexible schedule Requirements: • Currently attending law school • Completion of at least one year of law school on or before 6/30/2026 • Students who have completed first, second, or third years of law school by summer 2026 • Preference for students who have completed second year and are eligible for Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 license in summer 2026 • Not a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois • RESUME IS REQUIRED; attach detailed Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and any applicable professional licensures • Department must verify proof of higher education before an offer can be extended • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visas or OPT extensions • Knowledge/Skills: Legal Research; Legal Writing; Drafting legislation and rules; Assisting in the formulation and implementation of Department policy; Photocopying; Filing Benefits: • Paid position • Remote work • Flexible work schedule • Top-tier benefits and great retirement packages • "gold standard of benefits" • Bilingual skills welcome • Reasonable accommodations provided during the hiring process