| Company Intro |
| The Fifth District Appellate Court is seeking new graduates and experienced attorneys with a passion for legal writing and a strong interest in appellate law for the position of Appellate Court Research Attorney. A Fifth District Research Attorney provides necessary and valuable assistance to the Justices of the Fifth District Appellate Court. Please note, this is a full-time in-person position located at the Fifth District Courthouse in Mt. Vernon, IL. Remote work is possible for Illinois residents with prior Illinois appellate court research attorney or Illinois appellate/supreme court clerking experience. |
| Job Description/Duties |
| 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. |
| Job Criteria |
| FUNCTIONS INCLUDEAnalyze issues raised by the parties on appeal. Review briefs and appellate records, verify appellate jurisdiction, and research applicable law. Draft proposed dispositions, memoranda, and other legal documents. Confer on a regular basis with Justices, Law Clerks, and other Appellate Court Research Attorneys on assignments and corresponding analysis. Make recommendations to the Research Director and Justices. Edit final draft orders, opinions, dissents, and special concurrences. Remain current on recent opinions of the Illinois Supreme and Appellate Courts, other relevant state and federal cases. Perform other duties as assigned. |
| Salary Range/Hourly Rate |
| $85,199 |
| Other Benefits and Perks |
| An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, deferred compensation options, as well as vacation, sick and personal leave. |
Job Category: Legal Research
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Mt. Vernon IL