Job Details for Term Law Clerk
| Court Name/Organization | Illinois Central District Court |
| Overview of the Position | Primary duties of the position include administrative and traditional law clerk responsibilities such as researching substantive issues of federal and state law, drafting legal memoranda, opinions, and orders, and attending court proceedings. The position requires working closely with the Judge on civil and criminal cases and providing guidance for the procedural management of the Court’s case load. Additional administrative duties include clerical tasks, overseeing daily filings, responding to written and telephone inquiries, interacting with court personnel, counsel, litigants, and/or the public, answering questions regarding court procedures and rules. The position also includes generally providing administrative support to the Judge as assigned. Successful candidates must exhibit the highest standards of excellence and integrity. This is a full-time position located in Peoria, Illinois, that may include occasional travel for hearings, educational conferences, and inter-circuit assignments. |
| Location | Peoria, IL |
| Opening and Closing Dates | 02/11/2025 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type | Temporary |
| Classification Level/Grade | JSP 11 - JSP 13 |
| Salary | $73,939 - $105,383 |
| Link to Court Careers Information | http://www.ilcd.uscourts.gov/employment |
| Announcement Number | 2025-01 |
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Qualifications
- Standing within the upper third of the law school class, from an ABA accredited law school
- Bar membership
- A member of law review and, or moot court
- Possess superior analytical ability and strong research and writing skills
- Proficiency in computer and word processing skills
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- A strong team player that can work independently on multiple concurrent projects.
- Must be highly organized and capable of managing a variety of legal and administrative tasks in an efficient manner.
- Exceptional integrity and professionalism, including a high degree of attention to work product, ethics, attitude, demeanor and ability to maintain confidentially of matters before the Court.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum two years post-law school employment
- Prior clerkship experience
Employee Benefits
The Court is part of the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. Employees are not part of the Office of Personnel Management’s civil service classifications or regulations and are considered “at-will” employees. Electronic Fund Transfer for payroll deposit is required. Benefits for Term Clerks include health insurance, life insurance, supplemental dental and vision insurance, Flexible Benefit Program and eleven paid holidays per year. Please visit the U.S. Courts website to learn more.
Application Info
To apply, please submit a single pdf document to nicole_loveless@ilcd.uscourts.gov containing:
- A letter of interest
- Your resume
- A self-edited writing sample (not to exceed 10 pages)
- A law school transcript (if graduated within 5 years of application)
- Two letters of recommendation
- An application for judicial branch employment (AO 78), available on our website.
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.