Appellate Court Research Attorney

Summary

The Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys to support the Justices of the Fifth District Appellate Court. The Appellate Court Research Attorney performs legal research, analysis, and writing, and assists with drafting judicial orders, opinions, and other legal documents.

Responsibilities

• A Fifth District Research Attorney provides necessary and valuable assistance to the Justices of the Fifth District Appellate Court
• The Appellate Court Research Attorney performs legal research, analysis, and writing and reviews and assists in the drafting of judicial orders, opinions, and other legal documents for the Justices in matters before the Fifth District Appellate Court

Skills

• New graduates
• Experienced attorneys
• A passion for legal writing
• A strong interest in appellate law
• A full-time in-person position located at the Fifth District Courthouse in Mt. Vernon, IL
• Illinois residents with prior Illinois appellate court research attorney or Illinois appellate/supreme court clerking experience

Qualifications

Must Haves

• new graduates
• experienced attorneys
• a passion for legal writing
• a strong interest in appellate law
• a full-time in-person position located at the Fifth District Courthouse in Mt. Vernon, IL
• Illinois residents with prior Illinois appellate court research attorney or Illinois appellate/supreme court clerking experience

Benefits

• Remote work is possible for Illinois residents with prior Illinois appellate court research attorney or Illinois appellate/supreme court clerking experience.