University of Illinois

Office of the University Counsel

Legal Fellow - Postdoc Research Associate

Urbana & Chicago

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The University of Illinois, University Legal Counsel seeks two Legal Fellows to perform legal duties for one year from August 16, 2022 through August 15, 2023 (approximate). The position is a full time 12 month position, plus eligibility for University benefits. The position requires 40 hours a week with compensation at $46,200 annually. One position is located on the Urbana-Champaign campus and one  position is located on the Chicago campus.

The Legal Fellow will perform legal research and prepare memoranda; assist attorneys and other University personnel with various transactional matters, including contract review and approval processes; support litigation and other dispute resolution efforts; provide assistance with regard to labor and employment matters; assist with information requests, including subpoenas and FOIA responses; provide informed and expedient advice and counsel related to various compliance and regulatory matters; other duties involving the full scope of work of the Office of University Counsel as assigned.

Candidate must possess a J.D. and admission (or pending application) to Illinois bar. Applicants must have graduated or be expected to graduate from an ABA- accredited law school between September 1, 2021 and August 15, 2022.

For full consideration, candidates must apply and submit a letter of application (cover letter), resume, writing sample (legal memorandum or brief strongly preferred, no longer than 10 pages) and names/addresses/phone numbers of three professional references by July 4, 2022 at https://uajobs.hr.uillinois.edu/.

Candidate must specify the preferred campus location in the cover letter.  There is an in-person, on-site work expectation for this position.

The System Office conducts background checks on all candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

System Human Resource Services

SystemHRServices@uillinois.edu

The System Office is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, and diversity. The System Offices welcome applications from women, underrepresented minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, sexual minority groups and other candidates who will lead and contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives.