Law Clerk Fall Start
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Chicago, IL - USA
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56315
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 07/30/2026
Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title:CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: (2L-$18/Hr) (3L-$21/HR) (G-$25/Hr)
Job Type: Hourly
Category:Part Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 5
Bargaining Unit Code:None
Merit Comp Code:
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional regulation is looking for student law clerks who will have completed their first second or third years of law school by summer 2026. Preferences will be given to students who have completed their second year of law school and are eligible for their Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 licenses during the fall of 2026. This is a paid and remote position not an internship. There is flexibility around the work schedule. This is a yearlong contract with an opportunity to renew.
Opportunities are available within the Prosecution units of General Business Health-Related Medical and Real Estate. Additional opportunities are available within the Legal Affairs units of Professional Regulations Real Estate Banking Financial Institutions Labor Relations FOIA and Administrative Hearing. Students will be given the opportunity to rank their preferred units however there is a chance selected candidates will be assigned to a different unit.
Student Law Clerks will actively participate with Prosecutors and Legal Affairs staff in all phases of the regulatory and/or disciplinary process including: research administrative and case law drafting legal memoranda reviewing proposed legislation and administrative rules drafting complaints drafting and responding to motions making appearances before administrative law judges at status and formal hearings and/or attending settlements negotiations all while gaining intimate knowledge of a variety of financial regulatory and professional Practice Acts. The various areas of regulation and professional statutes can be found on the Divisions website: Abilities and Skills
Legal Research
Legal Writing
Drafting legislation and rules
Assisting in the formulation and implementation of Department policy
Photocopying
Filing
Currently attending law school not a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois
Completion of at least one year of law school on or before 8/30/2026.
Enrolled in an accredited Law School with completion of first year of law school
Work Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location: 555 W Monroe St Chicago Illinois 60661
Work County: Cook
Agency Contact: Denysha Crawford PHR
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Posting Group:Legal Audit & Compliance
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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