Legal Counsel Position in Illinois Governor's Office
Company: Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County
Location: Chicago
Posted on: October 10, 2024
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Job Description:
The Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is seeking to hire
attorneys with one to six years of legal experience to join the
legal team in Chicago. The legal team provides the Governor's
Office and State agencies with advice on some of the most
interesting and impactful legal issues of the day-such as
legalizing recreational cannabis, expanding reproductive rights,
protecting LGBTQ rights, expanding gaming in the State, and
implementing economic policies that work for Illinoisans. The
Governor's office drafts and advises on legislation and rulemaking;
monitors consent decree compliance; analyzes ethics and personnel
questions; advises the Governor regarding the clemency process;
handles Freedom of Information Act requests; and analyzes any
number of issues that arise in the Governor's office and with State
agencies.
Ideal candidate will have:
--- Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and
the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
--- Ability to work independently as well as within a team
--- Commitment to public service and strong interest in
government
--- Exceptional legal research, writing, and analytic skills
--- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and
persuasively
--- One to six years of legal experience
--- Admission to the Illinois Bar
Application Process
Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to
GOV.legalresume@illinois.gov with the subject line "Legal Counsel
Position - Application Materials." Applications will be considered
on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.
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