Description

Robert Half is seeking an Illinois barred Attorney Editor with Criminal Law experience to assist our client with an ongoing legal research initiative.

Project information:

• Start: September 2024

• Duration: 1+ month

• Pay: $45/hour

• Location: Remote

• Hours: 5-15 hours per week

Responsibilities include:

Our client is looking for an Illinois criminal law attorney with at least 3 years’ experience to help draft, review, and revise practical guidance articles on criminal law topics, review and update motions, affidavits, and other related criminal law documents and supplement existing documents with state-specific, “how-to” practical guidance based on state law, local custom, and legal practice experience.

Requirements:

• Law degree from an accredited law school

• Member, in good standing, of the Illinois State Bar

• 3+ years of experience as a practicing criminal law attorney.

• Excellent writing, editing, and legal research skills

• Comfortable working in Microsoft Word with track changes and conducting online research

• Effective written and oral communication skills

• Ability to complete assigned projects by prescribed deadlines

• Organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to manage tasks effectively

Candidates must have 3+ years of experience as a practicing criminal law attorney in Illinois to be considered for this role.

Requirements • Must possess a law degree from an accredited law school.

• Strong experience in conducting legal research and drafting legal documents.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and other relevant software.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Significant experience in criminal law.

• Ability to draft motions and prepare affidavits.

• Experienced in reviewing and editing legal documents.

• Familiarity with legal research tools such as LexisNexis.

• Must be able to manage time effectively.

• Experience in handling financial notes.

• Proficiency in using templates for drafting legal documents.

• Knowledgeable about the law of conductivity.

• Ability to photocopy and scan documents as needed.

• Must have strong attention to detail for reviewing clauses in contracts and other legal documents.

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