Law Clerk (Part-time)

Job Summary:

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is growing! A well-established and leading law firm located in Illinois is seeking a part-time Law Clerk in our Chicago office. This busy, non-exempt position requires diplomatic people skills and is ideal for a 2L or 3L attending law school in the evening who needs part-time work, approximately 25 hours per week. The starting hourly rate for this role is $23.00 per hour, dependent on experience.

This role starts out as a 100% in-office position, and will transition to hybrid, after an initial training period. Once hybrid, there is still the expectation to work in office, as required, when needed. The work schedule will be confirmed with the department manager at the time of hire.

Responsibilities:

·         Support attorney inquiries and provide legal research/memos as requested meeting all deadlines.

·         File pleadings in Cook County and Federal Courts, as well as tax appeals.

·         Set up Motions.

·         Record documents at recorder’s office (e.g., deeds, amendments, declarations, etc.).

·         Obtain copies of documents from city, county, state, and federal departments.

·         Deliver courtesy copies to judges and deliver documents to attorneys in court.

·         Bill time and expenses daily, as needed.

·         Update check register daily and submit copy of register with back-up on a weekly basis.

·         Perform various searches as requested (e.g., property tax, social security number, license plate, Pacer bankruptcy, active military search, etc.) and note updated status in applicable firm systems.

·         Provide back-up to Front Desk Clerk during absences to ensure court filings/retrievals are timely completed and forwarded to appropriate recipient(s).

·         Scan and profile foreclosure notices and emails to document management system.

·         Perform legal research as needed.

·         Forward documents interoffice via messenger as needed.

·         Any other general duties as necessary or required.

Qualifications:

·         Currently attending law school – 2L or 3L.

·         Completed Legal Writing Course.

·         4 Year Undergraduate Degree.

·         Clerking (filing) experience with a law office, preferred.

 Competencies:

·         Must have a high comfort level with Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel) and ability to learn specialized software.

·         Possess strong organizational skills and excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

·         Works independently and takes initiatives to accomplish tasks.

·         Strong research and writing skills and a familiarity with Lexis or Westlaw.

·         Ability to multi-task with focused attention to detail and proofreading

To apply, you MUST submit your application at the following link:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/1029679/Kovitz-Shifrin-Nesbit/Law-Clerk-Part-Time.