City of Urbana, Illinois · 3 months ago
Law Clerk
Urbana, IL
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad
$10K/yr - $10K/yrThe City of Urbana is offering an exciting opportunity to serve as a municipal Law Clerk, providing valuable exposure to various municipal legal matters and the local legal community. The Law Clerk will assist with legal research and drafting documents related to contracts, real estate, urban planning, municipal finance, and economic development.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Develop and apply legal research and writing skills on a range of municipal law topics (e.g., real estate, planning and economic development, labor and employment, public safety, contracts, and municipal finances)
Conduct research assist in preparation of court filings and internal legal memoranda with summaries and recommendations for the City Attorney to review
Assist with the transfer of documents to and from the courthouse
Assist with administrative tasks in the Legal Division, including providing customer service both in-person and over the phone
Maintain maximum security over confidential materials
Recognizes situations which are beyond own limits and directs them to the appropriate person
Maintains ongoing communication with supervisor, informing them of all pertinent problems, irregularities, new developments, changes and other important information within area of responsibility
Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with all people, including fellow employees, members of the public, elected officials and members of the local legal community
Complies with City policies and procedures
Report to work on time and as scheduled
Perform other duties as needed or assigned
Qualification
Required
Must be a currently enrolled second- or third- year law student
Knowledge of legal reference works and methods of legal research
Ability to seek, analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents
Working knowledge of federal and state laws and governmental structures
Preferred
Demonstrated interest or experience in public service (e.g., volunteer for a non-profit or serving on a local board or commission)
Experience working with confidential material is desired
Company
City of Urbana, Illinois
Located in the heart of Champaign County in east central Illinois, Urbana (pop.
Founded in 1833
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Elizabeth Hannan
Human Resources & Finance Director / CFO
Gray William
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR
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