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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

AAG-Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Fellow – Solicitor General – Chicago

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$82K/yr - $108K/yr

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking recent law school graduates for the position of Appellate and Supreme Court Litigation Fellow in the Illinois Attorney General's Office. The role involves representing the State of Illinois in appellate matters, conducting legal research, preparing briefs, and participating in oral arguments.

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Responsibilities

Researching and advising on complex or novel legal issues

Assisting with the review and preparation of recommendations for action in appellate matters, including filing or joining amicus curiae briefs and other multistate litigation

Handling or assisting with the drafting of briefs and other court papers

Assisting with preparation for oral argument, including participating in moot courts

Qualification

Legal researchLegal writingAppellate advocacyIllinois Bar membershipPublic service commitmentOral argument preparationTeam collaboration

Required

Recent law school graduate or newly admitted lawyer committed to public service

Exceptional legal research and writing skills

Open to lawyers in their first three years of practice, including current judicial law clerks, participants in government, academic, or public interest fellowships, and third-year law students at accredited law schools

Illinois Bar member or plan to take the Illinois Bar exam (or otherwise apply for Bar membership) prior to beginning the fellowship