What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Counsel Position in Illinois Governors Office position at Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County?
The Office of Illinois Governor JB Pritzker is seeking to hire attorneys with one to six years of legal experience to join the legal team in Chicago. The legal team provides the Governors Office and State agencies with advice on some of the most interesting and impactful legal issues of the daysuch as legalizing recreational cannabis, expanding reproductive rights, protecting LGBTQ rights, expanding gaming in the State, and implementing economic policies that work for Illinoisans. The Governors office drafts and advises on legislation and rulemaking; monitors consent decree compliance; analyzes ethics and personnel questions; advises the Governor regarding the clemency process; handles Freedom of Information Act requests; and analyzes any number of issues that arise in the Governors office and with State agencies.Ideal candidate will have : Excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneouslyAbility to work independently as well as within a teamCommitment to public service and strong interest in governmentExceptional legal research, writing, and analytic skillsDemonstrated ability to communicate clearly and persuasivelyOne to six years of legal experienceAdmission to the Illinois BarApplication ProcessCandidates should submit a cover letter and resume to GOV.legalresume@illinois.gov with the subject line Legal Counsel Position Application Materials. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. No phone calls please.#J-18808-Ljbffr
