STUDENT INTERN - Legal - Chicago, IL

Job Requisition ID: 44338 
 Closing Date/Time: 03/02/2025
​Agency: Department of Labor
Class Title: STUDENT INTERN - 43190 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $2600 - 3844/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: None

 

****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 Labor 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?

 

 

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.

 

• “$3,500.00/month; monthly amount equals approximately $23.00/hour and can vary slightly depending on number of days available for work in the pay period and interns will be paid for the time worked.”
• Upon graduation, an intern must meet the minimum qualification for the target title of the internship. For this internship the target title is Technical Advisor 1- and the minimum qualification for the title is Requires graduation from a recognized law school. If the minimum qualifications for the target title are not met at the time of graduation, the internship will end without being offered placement into the targeted Trainee title.

 

Position Statement

The mission of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is to protect and promote the wages, welfare, working conditions, and safety of Illinois workers by enforcing State labor and employment laws, providing compliance assistance to employers, and increasing public awareness of workplace protections. As a Legal Intern, you’ll have an opportunity to apply your legal education to positively impact workers and employers across the state. You’ll work directly with IDOL’s General Counsel and full legal team to research legal issues, draft documents, analyze legislation, and assist with case preparation. Your work will be critical in helping the department advance and enforce labor and workforce policy in the State of Illinois!

Essential Functions

• Performs legal research and analysis to assist legal and professional staff in the development, interpretation, and enforcement of labor laws, administrative regulations, and policies.
• Drafts, reviews, and edits legal filings and documents in collaboration with legal staff and other professional staff.
• Performs general legal support services, including: Scheduling, docketing, data entry, copying, filing, file organization and management.
• Participates in Dept. of Labor orientation and training which provide a general knowledge of Agency programs, service philosophies, and objectives.
• Communicates with workers, employers, and members of the public regarding matters within the Department’s jurisdiction as needed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of high school and active enrollment at a college.
• Requires no previous work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers a bachelor's degree in business, Political Science, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Communication, or similar field.
• Prefers active enrollment in law school.
• Prefers successful completion of at least 24 credit hours of law school.
• One (1) year or more o