Temporary Assistant to a Visually Impaired Law Clerk

Illinois Northern District Court

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Temporary Assistant to a Visually Impaired Law Clerk with Illinois Northern District Court in Chicago, IL, paying $62,470 a year ($30.03 an hour). Posted Sep 23, 2026; closes Oct 6, 2026.

Pay
$62,470 a year ($30.03 an hour)
Location
Chicago, IL
Employment type
Full-time
Employer
Illinois Northern District Court (federal government)
Posted
Sep 23, 2026
Closes
Oct 6, 2026

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Job Description

Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, is now accepting applications for a Temporary Assistant to a Visually Impaired Law Clerk. Consideration will only be given to those who apply through the court’s online applicant tracking system and submit a cover letter and resume. This is a twelve-week temporary replacement position starting January 2027. This full-time temporary position is located at the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, and works directly with a visually impaired law clerk. The incumbent must be able to read aloud legal material and case-related items and assist with preparing, formatting, and proofreading a variety of written material. As part of the application process the applicant will be expected to complete a proofreading and editing skill assessment. Position Description Position Duties and Responsibilities: Summarizes and reads aloud written legal material in connection with the performance of the law clerk’s responsibilities Proofreads and cite checks written work product, including citations to the record, grammar, spelling, formatting, and bluebooking Maintains and organizes hard copy and electronic case and administrative files. Using software, converts electronic documents into an accessible format, e.g., such as Portable Document Format files. Describes visual aspects of evidence submitted to the court, such as maps, photographs, video recordings, tangible objects, and figures in patents Assists with electronic legal research, including searches on Westlaw, and, if necessary, reads results aloud Assists with any handwritten proofreading marks written on hard copy by others. This may include entering the changes or verbalizing them. Makes judge’s revisions on orders. Runs reports in CM/ECF and reviews them with the law clerk Assists with maintenance of internal case and pending motion tracking system Assists law clerk during hearings. This may include providing visual information on activities and individuals within the courtroom. Assists law clerk with other duties, such as sending faxes, making copies, and completing forms that must be handwritten. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

The incumbent must be able to comprehend a wide range of legal concepts, principles and practices and must have excellent reading, writing, proofreading, and organizational skills. Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and to interact with a wide variety of people. It is essential that the applicant be detail-oriented and extremely organized as this position requires preparation of written work product suitable for the judge’s approval. To qualify for the position, a person must be a high school graduate or the equivalent. In order to qualify for the JSP 8 grade, a person must have two years of general experience and three years of specialized experience. General Experience Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience whereby employee provided a good knowledge of office clerical practices such as typing, organization of filings, and computer and telephone usage. Specialized Experience Progressively responsible experience that involved duties as the principal office assistant to a supervisor who was dealing with law-related matters (such as in a law, insurance or real estate office). Educational Substitutions Education in a college, university or secretarial school of recognized standing may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the general experience on the basis of 30 semester (45 quarter) hours equals nine months of experience. A bachelor's degree from a college or university of recognized standing may be substituted for two years of general experience. Preferably, such degree should have included courses in law, government, public or business administration or related fields. Education in a legal or paralegal curriculum may be substituted for a maximum of two years of specialized experience on the basis of one full academic year (30 semester or 45 quarter hours) equals one year of experience. Less than one full year of study will be credited on a pro-rata basis. Miscellaneous Information About the Northern District of Illinois The Northern District of Illinois is home to the five largest cities in Illinois: Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, Joliet, and Naperville. Also known as “The Windy City,” Chicago is the third most populous city in the U.S. with nearly 2.7 million inhabitants and approximately 10 million people living in the Chicago metropolitan area. With Lake Michigan as its eastern border, Chicago covers more than 237 square miles. Chicago is home to numerous museums and cultural institutions including Art Institute of Chicago, Field Museum, Museum of Science and Industry, Shedd Aquarium, and Adler Planetarium. A center of art and culture, Chicago has over 200 theaters, nearly 200 art galleries, and more than 7,300 restaurants. Known for its magnificent skyline, Chicago is home to buildings designed by some of the world’s most renowned architects including Daniel Burnham, Louis Sullivan, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Mies van der Rohe, who designed the Dirksen Courthouse. Major Chicago universities include University of Chicago, Northwestern University, Loyola University, University of Illinois Chicago, DePaul University and Illinois Institute of Technology. Professional Chicago sports teams include the Bulls (NBA), Sky (WNBA), Bears (NFL), Cubs (MLB), White Sox (MLB), Fire (MLS), Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), and Red Stars (NWSL). Chicago is a major world finance center. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, the Chicago Stock Exchange, the Chicago Board Options Exchange, and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange are within blocks of the Courthouse. The Northern District of Illinois is home to three international airports including O’Hare International Airport, among the busiest airports in the world. Application Info Consideration will only be given to those who apply through the court's online applicant tracking system and provide a cover letter, resume, and two professional references by Oct. 6, 2026. To view openings and to apply, visit our applicant tracking system at: ILND Jobs Due to the volume

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