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  • July 8, 2014 | Practice News
    Applications being accepted for U.S. magistrate judge position in Central Illinois

    The Judicial Conference of the United States has authorized the appointment of a full-time United States magistrate judge for the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois. The official location for the position will be Urbana, Illinois. Full-time magistrate judges are appointed to eight-year terms of office by the judges of each respective United States district court. The current annual salary of the position is $183,172.00.

  • June 6, 2014 | Practice News
    Federal appeals courts looking to hire budgeting attorney

    The federal appeals courts based in Chicago and St. Louis are seeking an attorney to coordinate budgeting for private lawyers appointed under the Criminal Justice Act to represent indigent defendants.

    The case-budgeting attorney will work with judges, defense counsel and court officials to recommend budgeting procedures and policies and to help draft forms used by CJA lawyers handling capital and other high-cost cases. The attorney also will develop case budgets and maintain a central database of the budgets and expenditures for CJA lawyers.

    The attorney will be based in Chicago but will travel to locations within the 7th and 8th circuits. The 7th Circuit covers Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, while the 8th Circuit covers Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota.

    The case-budgeting attorney will be appointed to a three-year term, which could be extended. The salary is $100,690 to $157,000, depending on the attorney’s experience and qualifications.

    An application form is available on the 7th Circuit’s website at ca7.uscourts.gov and the 8th circuit’s website at ca8.uscourts.gov. The form is due by June 12.

    Applications should be sent to the 7th Circuit’s executive, Collins T. Fitzpatrick, 219 S. Dearborn St., Room 2780, Chicago, IL 60604.

  • May 14, 2014 | Practice News
    Applications being accepted for superintendent of juvenile detention center

    The office of Circuit Court of Cook County Chief Judge Timothy C. Evans is now accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve as superintendent/executive director of the Cook County Juvenile Temporary Detention Center (JTDC).

    The search for a superintendent/executive director is a major component of Chief Judge Evans’s preparations for an orderly transition of the JTDC from a federal court appointed administrator to his office.

    The job posting will be available online at various websites, including the court’s web site, www.cookcountycourt.org. Applications will be accepted from May 13, 2014, to June 13, 2014.

  • March 20, 2014 | Practice News
    City of Lincoln seeks Administrative Hearing Officer

    The City of Lincoln is seeking responses to the Request for Proposals for the position of Administrative Hearing Officer. The Administrative Hearing Officer is appointed by the Mayor with the consent of the Council, and provides adjudication in matters including, but not limited to towing/impounds, parking, and building regulations within the City of Lincoln.

  • January 15, 2014 | Practice News
    Applications being accepted for circuit court vacancy in 11th Circuit

    Chief Justice Rita B. Garman of the Supreme Court of Illinois has begun an application process for a Circuit Court vacancy in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.

    The Woodford County resident circuit vacancy is created by the retirement of Judge John B. Huschen on March 31, 2014. Judge Huschen has been a resident Circuit Judge since 1998.

  • January 10, 2014 | Practice News
    Federal Defender position open in Central Illinois

    The United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit is accepting applications from all qualified applicants for the position of Federal Defender for the Central District of Illinois headquartered in Peoria. The Federal Defender provides federal criminal defense services to individuals unable to afford counsel. The courts are an equal opportunity employer.

    An applicant should have the following qualifications: (1) a member in good standing in the bar of each state in which admitted to practice; (2) a minimum of five years criminal practice experience, preferably with significant experience in federal criminal defense at the trial and appellate levels, which demonstrates an ability to provide zealous representation of consistently high quality to criminal defendants; (3) the ability to effectively administer the office; (4) a reputation for integrity; (5) a commitment to the representation of those unable to afford counsel; and (6) have demonstrated a commitment to equal justice under the law. Applications can be obtained by accessing the website of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
    at www.ca7.uscourts.gov.

    Completed applications are due before the close of business on February 24, 2014, and are to be sent to:

    • Collins T. Fitzpatrick
    • Circuit Executive
    • United States Court of Appeals
    • for the Seventh Circuit
    • 219 S. Dearborn Street, Rm 2780
    • Chicago, Illinois 60604
  • December 23, 2013 | Practice News
    U.S. Court for Southern District of Illinois seeks part time Pro Se Law Clerk

    The United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois is seeking a part time temporary Pro Se Law Clerk (20 hours per week). This temporary position is for one year and one day and may be extended but may not exceed four years, unless it becomes permanent. The Pro Se Law Clerk provides legal advice and assistance to the court in connection with prisoner petitions and complaints. The successful candidate for this position will report to the Chief Judge in the East St. Louis courthouse and may qualify for regular, recurring, or ad hoc telework. Click here to view the full job description

    POSITION: Pro Se Law Clerk, Part Time Temporary*
    VACANCY NUMBER: 2013-07
    SALARY RANGE: $57,408 (JSP 11/1) to $125,695 (JSP 14/10), depending on qualifications**
    DATE POSTED: December 23, 2013
    CLOSING DATE: January 17, 2014, at noon
    * Position may become full time and/or permanent without further competition
    ** Salary range is divided in half for part time position

  • November 18, 2013 | Practice News
    Illinois Labor Relations Board seeking attorneys to serve as appointed counsel

    The Illinois Labor Relations Board is seeking attorneys interested in being appointed of Counsel for persons of limited means. When charging parties are unable to pay for adequate representation, the Board may appoint counsel to represent them in proceedings before the Board. Hearings are typically held in Springfield or Chicago. The Board maintains a list of attorneys from which a party may select a representative.

    By rule, appointed counsel is compensated at the rate of $75 per hour plus costs, subject to a $5,000 maximum (which can be increased by Board order).

    If you would like to be considered for appointment or if you have questions, please contact Deputy General Counsel Sarah Kerley at Sarah.R.Kerley@illinois.gov or (217) 785-4004.

    The two requirements for the position are:

    • Be licensed in Illinois
    • Have experience in contested proceedings
  • November 4, 2013 | Practice News
    Applications being accepted for legal externs with U.S. Department of Homeland Security-Chicago

    The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Office of the Chief Counsel in Chicago, Illinois, is responsible for providing legal advice, training and services in cases related to the ICE mission in Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Missouri, and Wisconsin.  The office represents the United States in immigration removal proceedings, and provides legal support to ICE components focusing on customs, worksite enforcement, employment law, and administrative law.  Legal externs assist in the representation of the United States government in immigration removal proceedings.

    Legal Extern Location: Chicago, Illinois

    Application Materials:   Resume, transcript, writing sample, and cover letter indicating dates when available.  Applications should be submitted to occ-chi-applications@ice.dhs.gov.  All electronically submitted documents must be in MSWord or Adobe Acrobat format. 

    Qualifications:  First-year (second semester) and second-year law students.  Previous or concurrent course work in immigration law helpful, but not necessary.  Must be a U.S. citizen.  Will be subject to a background investigation due to the sensitive nature of the work performed.

    Application Deadline: For Spring of 2014: Applications will be accepted between October 31 and November 14, 2013.

    Minimum Weeks  Required: 10 weeks minimum, 15 - 20 hours per week.

    Salary: Volunteer (without compensation).            

  • September 17, 2013 | Practice News
    Applications being accepted for judicial vacancy in Wayne County

    Illinois Supreme Court Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier announced Tuesday that an application process has begun for a Circuit Court vacancy in Wayne County, Second Judicial Circuit.

    The resident Circuit vacancy is being created by the announced resignation of Circuit Judge Bennie Joe Harrison, effective November 30, 2013.

    Under the Illinois Constitution, the Supreme Court holds the authority to fill interim judicial vacancies.

    Justice Karmeier uses a committee to evaluate and interview applicants before making a recommendation to the Court for vacancies in the Fifth Judicial District.

    Applicants must submit a cover letter with the Requested Information of an Applicant Form to:

    • Justice Lloyd A. Karmeier
    • Supreme Court of Illinois
    • P.O. Box 266
    • Nashville, IL 62263

    The form may be obtained from the office of Chief Judge Stephen G. Sawyer of the Second Judicial Circuit in Mt. Carmel; or from Wayne County Circuit Clerk Sharon Gualdoni; or from Resident Circuit Judge Bennie Joe Harrison at the Wayne County Courthouse; or from Justice Karmeier.

    Applicants' cover letter and completed form must be received in Justice Karmeier's office no later than Friday, October 3, 2013. The person appointed to fill the vacancy will serve until the position is filled through the November 2014 General Election. The appointment will terminate December 1, 2014. To be eligible for appointment, a person must be a resident of Wayne County at the time of the appointment.