Job Description
The Chicago office of Kaufman Dolowich, LLP, an AV-rated firm of 200+ attorneys across 16 offices, is seeking a Law Clerk in their 2nd or 3rd year of Law School to work part-time.
No experience is required, but clerkship experience with litigation and/or insurance coverage practices is preferred.
Candidates must have excellent writing, time management, and organizational skills. This is a great opportunity to work directly with attorneys and gain hands-on litigation experience with a dynamic team in Chicago.
This is a paid clerkship with the potential to return to the firm as an associate after passing the IL bar.
Competitive hourly rate of $28.00 - $32.00/hr. Pay rate is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Qualifications:
- On track to receive JD from an ABA accredited Law School in May 2027 or 2028
- Law Review/Law Journal or Moot Court is preferred
- Sitting for the July 2027 or 2028 IL bar
- Superior academic credentials and excellent written and oral communication.
- Clerkship or Work experience (insurance coverage, professional liability, or employment litigation experience a plus
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| Industry | Legal Services |
| Salary | $28–$32 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 50 to 99 employees |
| Year Founded | 1986 |
| Website | http://kdvlaw.com/ |
About Company
KDV is a nationally recognized, AV-rated® law firm serving the business community in a number of practice areas. Originally ...founded over 25 years ago, KDV has established a strong reputation in areas of commercial litigation, directors and officers liability (D&O), all matters involving financial institutions, and professional liability coverage and defense. While our firm represents many major insurance carriers and their corporate insureds, our clients also include family-owned and closely held businesses, professional partnerships, middle-market companies, Fortune 500 and other substantial corporations, professionals, private employers, builders and developers, construction companies, architects, engineers, design professionals, real estate companies, financial institutions, manufacturers, distributors, media and cyber firms, food and beverage companies and municipalities. KDV’s attorneys are seasoned legal practitioners and litigators who place clients first, think like business people, and provide viable, efficient, innovative solutions.
Skills
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- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
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- Writing Skillsunmatched
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