Closing Date: 15th September, 2026
Description:
Vacancy AnnouncementLocation:
Chicago, Illinois
Office
First District, Illinois Appellate Court
First District, Illinois Appellate Court
Posted Date
08/04/26
Closing Date:
No later than Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Division:
First District, Illinois Appellate Court – Legal Research Division
Benefits:
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. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
Salary:
08/04/26
Closing Date:
No later than Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Division:
First District, Illinois Appellate Court – Legal Research Division
Benefits:
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. Please refer to the following Benefits Information Sheet for additional details.
Salary:
$85,199
Reporting Relationship: Legal Research Director and Senior Attorneys
Essential Responsibilities
The First District of The Illinois Appellate Court's Legal Research Division Is Seeking New Graduates and Experienced Attorneys with A Passion for Legal Writing and A Strong Interest in Appellate and Criminal Law for The Position of Appellate Court Research Attorney. the Appellate Court Research Attorneys Provide Crucial Assistance to The Justices of The First District of The Illinois Appellate Court. Responsibilities in General Include Researching and Analyzing Applicable Law, and Preparing Draft Orders and Other Legal Documents, in Matters Before the First District of The Illinois Appellate Court.
Functions Include:
Experience and Education:
Candidates Must Be Graduates of A Law School Accredited by The American Bar Association and Possess Excellent Research, Case Analysis, and Writing Skills. Practicing Attorneys and Recent Graduates Are Encouraged to Apply. Criminal Law Experience Is Preferred.
Physical Requirements:
This Position Requires the Ability to Sit for Extended Periods of Time. This Is a Professional Office Working Environment Requiring Telephone and Computer Usage and The Ability to Process Written and Electronic Documents.
Interested Individuals Are Asked to Submit a Resume, Writing Sample, an Official or Unofficial Law School Transcript (initially to Be Used as An Assessment of The Types of Classes Taken by Candidates), Two References (no Letters of Recommendation Required), and A Letter of Interest Stating how The Candidate's Experience and Qualifications Connect with The Required and Preferred Credentials, Characteristics, and Priorities Expressed in The Position Profile, via E-Mail, to Courtemployment@illinoiscourts.Gov No Later than September 15, 2026.
The First District of The Illinois Appellate Court's Legal Research Division Is Seeking New Graduates and Experienced Attorneys with A Passion for Legal Writing and A Strong Interest in Appellate and Criminal Law for The Position of Appellate Court Research Attorney. the Appellate Court Research Attorneys Provide Crucial Assistance to The Justices of The First District of The Illinois Appellate Court. Responsibilities in General Include Researching and Analyzing Applicable Law, and Preparing Draft Orders and Other Legal Documents, in Matters Before the First District of The Illinois Appellate Court.
Functions Include:
- Research and Analyze Law on Issues Raised by Parties.
- Read and Examine Briefs and Appellate Records, Verify the Existence of Appellate Jurisdiction, and Determine Applicable Law.
- Draft Proposed Memoranda, Orders, and Other Legal Documents for The First District.
- Review Petitions for Rehearing on Assigned Cases as Needed.
- Confer with Justices, Law Clerks, and Research Division Staff on Assignments and Corresponding Analysis as Needed.
- Study Current Legal Publications, Recent Decisions of The Illinois Supreme and Appellate Courts, and Other Relevant State and Federal Cases, and Review Recent Legislation.
- Perform Other Duties as Assigned.
Experience and Education:
Candidates Must Be Graduates of A Law School Accredited by The American Bar Association and Possess Excellent Research, Case Analysis, and Writing Skills. Practicing Attorneys and Recent Graduates Are Encouraged to Apply. Criminal Law Experience Is Preferred.
Physical Requirements:
This Position Requires the Ability to Sit for Extended Periods of Time. This Is a Professional Office Working Environment Requiring Telephone and Computer Usage and The Ability to Process Written and Electronic Documents.
Interested Individuals Are Asked to Submit a Resume, Writing Sample, an Official or Unofficial Law School Transcript (initially to Be Used as An Assessment of The Types of Classes Taken by Candidates), Two References (no Letters of Recommendation Required), and A Letter of Interest Stating how The Candidate's Experience and Qualifications Connect with The Required and Preferred Credentials, Characteristics, and Priorities Expressed in The Position Profile, via E-Mail, to Courtemployment@illinoiscourts.Gov No Later than September 15, 2026.
