Law Clerk

• Position Type:
    Civil Service/Full-Time/Non-Bargaining Unit
  
  
• Date Posted:
    10/9/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Urbana City Building
  
  
• Date Available:
    When filled
  
  
• Closing Date:
    When filled
  
    

Join Our Team

Law Clerk

Department/Division:
Executive Department – Legal Division
 
Position Summary:
The City of Urbana is offering an exciting opportunity to serve as a municipal Law Clerk. This position will offer valuable exposure to a variety of municipal legal matters and the local legal community The Law Clerk will assist with legal research and drafting documents related to matters such as contracts, real estate, urban planning, municipal finance, and economic development.  This position requires a strong commitment to access to justice, a highly professional demeanor, sound judgment. and strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
 
The position is part-time with a flexible, mostly-remote hybrid schedule. The successful candidate will be expected to work up to 15 hours per week and be available to attend occasional in-person meetings with the City Attorney or other City staff. This position is expected to continue until the end of the Spring 2026 semester with the possibility of extending through Summer 2026. 
Ideal Candidate:

• Demonstrated interest or experience in public service (e.g., volunteer for a non-profit or serving on a local board or commission)
• Maintains professionalism and focus even amid frequent interruptions or shifting demands
• Consistently adheres to schedules, timelines, and work plans
• Respects and maintains confidentiality of sensitive documents and information
• Consistently adheres to rules, policies, and ethical standards – even when no one is watching

• Develop and apply legal research and writing skills on a range of municipal law topics (e.g., real estate, planning and economic development, labor and employment, public safety, contracts, and municipal finances).
• Conduct research assist in preparation of court filings and internal legal memoranda with summaries and recommendations for the City Attorney to review.
• Assist with the transfer of documents to and from the courthouse.
• Assist with administrative tasks in the Legal Division, including providing customer service both in-person and over the phone.
• Maintain maximum security over confidential materials.
• Recognizes situations which are beyond own limits and directs them to the appropriate person.
• Maintains ongoing communication with supervisor, informing them of all pertinent problems, irregularities, new developments, changes and other important information within area of responsibility.
• Maintain a professional and courteous attitude with all people, including fellow employees, members of the public, elected officials and members of the local legal community.
• Complies with City policies and procedures.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

• Must be a currently enrolled second- or third- year law student.
• Knowledge of legal reference works and methods of legal research
• Ability to seek, analyze, appraise, and organize facts, evidence, and precedents.
• Working knowledge of federal and state laws and governmental structures
• Demonstrated interest or experience in public service (e.g., volunteering for a non-profit, serving on a local board or commission, etc.) is preferred.
• Experience working with confidential material is desired.

For a complete list of duties and qualifications, please refer to the job description.
 

Annual Salary Range
Law Clerk: $10,400

Starting Salary Range
Law Clerk: $20-$25

To Apply:
To apply, please submit a resume and a legal writing sample (no more than 250 words) in PDF format to with the phrase "Law Clerk 2025" in the subject line. Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled, however the date of first application review will occur after Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to this date for priority consideration.
 
Selection Process:
Inquiries regarding the selection process may be directed to Ranija Turner, Human Resources Coordinator, at: or call The City of Urbana provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities; if you need information, please contact the Human Resources Division at the number or e-mail above.    
 
What happens after I submit my application?
You will be contacted by e-mail regarding your status once a decision has been made in the selection process. Once you apply, almost all communication regarding the status of your application will be by email.
 
The Organization
The City of Urbana, founded in 1833 and the county seat of Champaign County, is a home-rule municipality situated in east central Illinois, approximately 135 miles south of Chicago and 45 miles west of the Indiana border. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, the state's flagship university, is located in both Urbana and Urbana's twin city of Champaign. Urbana's population is estimated at 38,336 and 11.9 square miles are within the City boundaries. The City is led by Mayor DeShawn Williams and operates under the mayor-aldermanic form of government. On average, Urbana employs 260 full-time personnel. For more information about the City of Urbana, visit:
 
About the Urbana Community
Award-winning dining. Cutting-edge technology. World-class education. Gigabit-speed fiber network. Urbana is a city where artists, thinkers, and innovators thrive. And we're just getting started
Urbana boasts a history built on innovation. From the famed Morrow Plots, a National Historic Landmark, to the groundbreaking research conducted every day on the flagship campus of the University of Illinois, Urbana embraces creative thinking and diversity to drive innovation and advancement. We're connected to each other and the world thanks to an award-winning mass transit district, Amtrak rail, a regional airport, and three major interstates. Prefer to get around on two wheels? We are proud to be the first Gold Level Bicycle Friendly Community in Illinois. Our West Urbana neighborhood has been named of the 10 Great Neighborhoods in America by the American Planning Association, and together with our twin city Champaign, we've been recognized as the Greatest Food Town in the Midwest by Midwest Living Magazine, as well as an AARP Age-Friendly Community. Led by Mayor DeShawn Williams, Urbana's progressive values include civic engagement, celebrating entrepreneurs and innovators, smart growth, and transparent governance. Award-winning schools, outstanding parks, a mosaic of diverse and engaged neighborhoods, a robust array of businesses located throughout the city, and reliable public services committed to the best possible quality of life for residents serve to make Urbana a great place for all to thrive.

 The City of Urbana Welcomes Diversity
We foster an environment that values and encourages mutual respect, inclusion of all people, and utilizing differences and similarities as an organizational asset. EOE.