Position Information
Position Title Law ClerkRequisition # S01211P FLSA Non-Exempt Location IIT-Downtown Campus (DTC), Chicago, IL Department CK Law Offices GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Tax Practice currently needs to hire a Law Clerk as soon as possible to perform the following general tasks:
COMMUNICATIONS
In-Person, email and phone.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The law clerk will have client contact as well as work with the clinical professor.
Special Schedule Requirements EEOC Statement
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Must have a JD or equivalent, and a minimum of 1 year law firm or other legal practice experience.
Knowledge & Skills
Must have an understanding of the law through law school courses but also needs to have knowledge of Word and Excel.
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY
N/A
Physical Environment and Requirements
Normal Office Environment
Certifications and Licenses
List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.
N/A
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibility
Substantive and Procedural Legal Researching and Opinions Drafting.
Percentage Of Time 30 Key Responsibility
Litigation Support.
Percentage Of Time 20 Key Responsibility
Direct Client Communications.
Percentage Of Time 15 Key Responsibility
Assist Managing Attorney with Case Load and Supervising Student Interns.
Percentage Of Time 25 Key Responsibility
Engage in Community Outreach Activities Designed to Promote the Practice's Services to Under-Served Communities
Percentage Of Time 10
Posting Information
Work Hours
8:30A-5:00P
Position Category Full Time Posting Date 08/21/2023 Closing Date Posted Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https: // iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/9796
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