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My Documents → Additional Documents
section for each application.
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Date:
May 20, 2026
Location:
Job Requisition ID:
56315
Job Requisition ID:
56315
Opening Date:
05/21/2026
Closing Date:
06/25/2026
Agency:
Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Class Title:
CONTRACTUAL WORKER - 10000
Skill Option:
None
Bilingual Option:
None
Salary:
(2L-$18/Hr) (3L-$21/HR) (G-$25/Hr)
Job Type:
Hourly
Category:
Part Time
County:
Cook
Number of Vacancies:
5
Bargaining Unit Code:
None
Merit Comp Code:
A resume is highly encouraged to evaluate your qualifications and skills as part of your application. Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application if you decide to provide one.
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
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.
Position Description
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 fall of 2026. This is a paid and remote position, not an internship. There is flexibility around the work schedule. This is a yearlong contract with an opportunity to renew.
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, Abilities, and Skills
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Drafting legislation and rules
• Assisting in the formulation and implementation of Department policy
• Photocopying
• Filing
Conditions of Employment
• 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 8/30/2026.
Education Requirment
• Enrolled in an accredited Law School with completion of first year of law school
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm
Headquarter Location:
555 W Monroe St, Chicago, Illinois, 60661
Work County:
Cook
Agency Contact:
Denysha Crawford, PHR
Email:
[email protected]
Phone #:
217-524-1078
Posting Group:
Legal, Audit & Compliance
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
[email protected]
[email protected]
Nearest Major Market:
Chicago