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The Administrative Services Bureau, please call 312-603-1880 

or email to HRCC.SAO@cookcountyil.gov

Legal hiring for State Attorneys can be directed to

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Careers At Cook County State's Attorney Office

Welcome to the Cook County State's Attorney Office Job Board. As one of the largest legal services providers in the nation employing over 700 attorneys, we are committed to not only upholding the law and safeguarding the rights of all citizens, but also fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that reflects the community we serve.

Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting your career, the Cook County State's Attorney's Office provides a wealth of opportunities to make a difference and serve the community. We are looking for dedicated individuals who are passionate about justice, equity, and public service.

Our Job Board is regularly updated with opportunities across a range of roles, from legal and administrative to investigative. Each role is integral to our mission and contributes significantly to our office's effectiveness.

By joining our team, you will be part of a dynamic workforce that values integrity, professionalism, and collaboration. You will have the chance to work on meaningful cases, learn from experienced colleagues, and contribute to creating a safer and more just Cook County.

Explore our current openings below and find where you fit in our mission to pursue justice and serve the public.

Our Mission
To do justice in the pursuit of thriving, healthy, and safe communities.

Our Vision:
We're committed to creating a safer, stronger Cook County. That means approaching every case with integrity, demanding accountability, and increasing our presence in the community. Our success is not measured convictions. We believe in doing what's right - fighting for the best, fairest outcomes, whatever form that takes. It's our responsibility to address the historic inequities in our justice system. Everyone deserves a fair shot at justice, regardless of their zip code, paycheck, or the color of their skin.


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Paid Summer 2025 711 Law Clerk Program

Department: Paid 711 Internship
Office: 69 W. Washington
Location: Chicago, IL
Reports to:
Classification:
Entry Range:

Title: 711 Clerkship - Paid

Reports To: Attorney Supervisor

Classification: Non-Union/Hourly - Full-time, 32-40 hours a week

Level: Intern

Location: Various

Bureau: Criminal

  • Traffic (Daley Center)
  • Skokie
  • Rolling Meadows
  • Bridgeview
  • Maywood
  • Markham
  • 1st Municipal Court (Belmont and Western, Harrison and Kedzie, 11th and Ellis, 555 W. Harrison)
  • Juvenile Justice (Roosevelt and Ogden)
  • Domestic Violence (555 W. Harrison)

Application Deadline: February 1, 2025

SPECIAL NOTE: To all prospective candidates seeking an internship opportunity with CCSAO, kindly be informed that we do provide unpaid assignments in addition to our paid internship program. For individuals who may not be selected for the paid internship, we highly encourage you to consider applying for our unpaid internship program as an alternative avenue for valuable experience.

General Description: The CCSAO Law Clerk/Volunteer Internship Program is highly competitive due to the hands-on, challenging, and relevant work experience participants will garner. Rising third year (3L) law students will be paired with an Assistant State’s Attorney within one of the several criminal divisions of the Cook County Court System, who will guide and mentor the 711 Clerk during their clerkship.

The 711 Clerk is responsible for conducting legal research, preparing memos, partnering with counsel regarding case management and procedural requirements, and most importantly assisting with courtroom proceedings.

PLEASE NOTE: Before applying for this position, if you are seeking school credit for an internship, it is the students’ responsibility to verify with their individual schools if the school allows for students to be monetarily compensated.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist with preparation of daily court call
  • Assist with on-the-record daily court call
  • Prepare research memos on pending legal issues
  • Prepare motions, answers, and other legal filings as required
  • Assist with preparation of discovery
  • Interview witnesses and law enforcement
  • Assist with bench and jury trials as needed

Minimum Qualification:

  • Must be a rising 3L law student at an ABA approved law school, or must qualify for a 711 license if in an alternative law school program
  • Must be in good standing with your law school, and not be on any type of academic probation or the like
  • Must have, or must be able to obtain prior to start of clerkship, a 711 license

Physical Requirements: (a) Sedentary work. Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying articles like docket files, ledgers, and small tools. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required occasionally, and other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the CCSAO that applicants for employment are recruited, selected, and hired based on individual merit and ability, with respect to the position to be filled and potential for promotions or transfers which may be expected to develop. Applicants are recruited, selected, and hired without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), genetic information, citizenship, military service, marital status, parental status, and disability. Furthermore, personnel procedures and practices regarding training, transfer, compensation, demotion, layoff, or termination are to be administered with due regard to job performance, experience, and qualification, but without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital or veteran/military status. EEOP information is available on the Cook County State’s Attorney website.

Reasonable Accommodation Applicants that are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran may contact the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office coordinators via email at hr.sao@cookcountyil.gov and arrange for an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability.

 

 

 

Any problems with your application can be directed towards HRCC.SAO@Cookcountyil.gov

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