Job Requisition ID: 50265

Closing Date: 10/28/2025

Agency: Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

Class Title: CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: (2L-$15/Hr) (3L-$18/HR) (G-$22/Hr)

Job Type: Hourly

Category: Part Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 30

Bargaining Unit Code: None

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a Resume Is Required For This Job Posting

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Why Work for Illinois?

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No matter what state career you're looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule-flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Job Responsibility

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional regulation is looking for student law clerks who will have completed their first, second, or third years of law school by summer 2026. Preferences will be given to students who have completed their second year of law school and are eligible for their Illinois Supreme Court Rule 711 licenses during the summer of 2026. This is a paid and remote position. There is flexibility around the work schedule.

Opportunities are available within the Prosecution units of General, Business, Health-Related, Medical, and Real Estate. Additional opportunities are available within the Legal Affairs units of Professional Regulations, Real Estate, Banking, Financial Institutions, Labor Relations, FOIA, and Administrative Hearing. Students will be given the opportunity to rank their preferred units, however, there is a chance selected candidates will be assigned to a different unit.

Student Law Clerks will actively participate with Prosecutors and Legal Affairs staff in all phases of the regulatory and/or disciplinary process, including: research administrative and case law, drafting legal memoranda, reviewing proposed legislation and administrative rules, drafting complaints, drafting and responding to motions, making appearances before administrative law judges at status and formal hearings, and/or attending settlements negotiations, all while gaining intimate knowledge of a variety of financial regulatory and professional Practice Acts. The various areas of regulation and professional statutes can be found on the Division's website: https://idfpr.illinois.gov/

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Legal Research
Legal Writing
Drafting legislation and rules
Assisting in the formulation and implementation of Department policy
Photocopying
Filing

Employment Conditions

Currently attending law school, not a licensed attorney in the State of Illinois
Completion of at least one year of law school on or before 6/30/2026

Education / Degree

Enrolled in an accredited Law School with completion of first year of law school

Work Hours: Flexible

Work Location: 555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661

Agency Contact: Denysha Crawford, SHRM-CP

Email: denysha.crawford@illinois.gov

Phone #:217-524-1078

Posting Group: Legal, Audit & Compliance

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