The Third District Appellate Court has posted a job vacancy announcement for an Appellate Court Research Attorney position in Ottawa, IL.  The information contained in the posting can be found below:

Salary: $71,737 per year

Benefits: An attractive judicial branch benefits package is offered, including pension, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as deferred compensation and generous leave time.

Essential Duties: This position involves legal research and drafting of appellate opinions for seven justices.

Experience, Education, and Training Requirements: Graduation from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association is required. Candidates must have excellent writing and analytical ability. License to practice law in the State of Illinois is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:  Ability to sit for extended time periods. Professional office working environment requiring telephone usage and the ability to process written documents. 

Interested individuals should submit, via email, a letter of interest, resume with GPA, and a writing sample to: ldonahue@illinoiscourts.gov.

Applicants' information should be submitted as soon as possible but must be received by April 3, 2023.