**Description:** JOB ANNOUNCEMENT Law Clerk Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Salary: $17.00 Hourly **Number of Positions: 5 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)** Under supervision, provides support to the Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (“BACP”) in the performance of legal research, factual investigation, case settlement and prosecution at the Department of Administrative Hearings, and performs related duties as required. ​​ **ESSENTIAL DUTIES** · Researches questions of law and conducts factual investigations for assigned cases · Summarizes and presents findings of legal research and factual investigations in written and oral reports · Prepares and responds to discovery requests · Interviews witnesses · Assists attorneys in preparing legal cases for court or administrative hearings · Represents BACP in matters before the Department of Administrative Hearings · Assists in serving as a liaison between the department and respondents, other City departments, and other agencies to facilitate information exchange, as required _NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be inclusive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class._ **Locations:** **121** N. LaSalle St., 400 W Superior, or 2350 W Ogden, Chicago, IL **Days:** **Monday-Friday** **Hours:** **Various (20 hours maximum per week)** **THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.** **Qualifications:** **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS** Completion of at least one semester in an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school **SELECTION REQUIREMENTS** This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. **Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:** + ​Possession of or eligibility for 711 license + Previous experience in preparing and updating reports for use in court proceedings + Previous experience conducting legal research utilizing electronic resources (i.e., Lexis-Nexis and Westlaw). + Previous experience preparing summaries of legal documentation + Previous experience reviewing and interpreting contracts. + Possession of a cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or above on a 4.0 scale or 3.5 or above on a 5.0 scale from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited Law School + Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. **NOTE:** To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. **You must include job titles, dates of employment, and specific job duties.** (If you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered.) If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields. **NOTE:** You must provide your transcripts or diploma, professional license, or training certificates at time of processing, if applicable. You must also provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing. **ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.** **The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Military Friendly Employer.** **City of Chicago** Brandon Johnson, Mayor **Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on 07/05/2024**