House Republican Caucus - Assistant Legal Counsel Job Posting

Assistant Legal Counsel
House Republican Caucus

 
The Office of House Republican Leader Jim Durkin is seeking a lawyer to join the current legal team in the Springfield office. The lawyer will be responsible for writing and analyzing legislation, staffing legislative committees, legal research, and working with legislators and staff on different legal issues that may arise throughout the year. The lawyer will work closely with the legislators that make up the House Republican Caucus, as well as lobbyists and advocates, in the course of their duties.
 

Responsibilities and Duties

  • Write and analyze legislation assigned to you by the Director of Research and the Chief Legal Counsel.

  • Be responsible for all legislation in your assigned issue areas.

  • Work closely with the other legislative caucuses to ensure the most accurate information is included in your bill analysis.

  • Staff committees assigned to you by the Director of Research.

  • Be responsible for informing the Spokesperson for your committees of all relevant information and background on the bills in your committees.

  • Create one-page summaries of key bills.

  • Write end of session summaries of key legislation for the end of session book.

  • Legal research and projects as assigned by the House Republican Leader, Chief of Staff, Chief Legal Counsel, or other staff members.

  • Ability to work long hours during the legislative session including nights and weekends is required. 


Qualifications and Skills
 

  • Juris Doctor is required.

  • Licensed to practice law in any State in the Union (preferably in Illinois) or candidate for admission to the bar.

  • Recent Graduates are encouraged to apply. Permanent employment is dependent on admission to the bar.

  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills

  • Strong organizational abilities

 
Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, two professional references, and a short writing sample to Derek Persico, Chief Legal Counsel at dpersico@hrs.ilga.gov, please use “Assistant Legal Counsel” in all correspondence.
 
Salary is negotiable.
 
All submissions must be submitted by June 15, 2022.
 

Sarah Croft