Job description

Late or incomplete application submissions will not be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT:

· Letter of interest addressed to Honorable Timothy C. Evans, Chief Judge, Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois, addressing work experience and the qualifications for this position;

· Application for Employment for the Circuit Court of Cook County (available at http://www.cookcountycourt.org/HOME/Employment-Opportunities) ;

· Applicant’s current resume.

Application materials should be submitted via email to ocj.hr @ cookcountyil.gov.

Job Summary and Duties:

• Provide administrative support for the Presiding Judge and judges assigned to the Criminal Division;
• Answer the main phone line during court hours;
• Email lawyers and litigants for cases regarding orders and other procedural matters in the litigation, and maintain email communications in a timely manner;
• Answer basic questions about Zoom and remote proceedings, such as providing meeting ID numbers, and be able to communicate basic connection instructions or email the instructions to individuals;
• Answer basic questions about the judge’s procedural requirements for court calls (such as when courtesy copies are required, the time of the court call, courtroom number, Zoom information)
• Communicate with the Clerk’s Office regarding orders and other court matters
• Pick up and distribute mail;
• Maintain office supplies, copy machines, and other office related maintenance;
• Maintain paper files as needed;
• Maintain familiarity with the basic court procedures in the division to be able to answer litigant procedural questions;
• Assist judges, law clerks, and other staff as needed;
• Provide backup for other staff as required;
• Perform such other duties as directed by the Court Administrator and assigned judges.

The duties listed are not set forth for the purpose of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the duties to be performed under the job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.

Job Requirements:

• High school graduate, college degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Works well with others
• Computer literate in email, Microsoft Office, and an ability to learn the Clerk’s Case Management System (Odyssey)
• Good typing skills

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time in front of a computer screen
• Intermittently twist to reach equipment or supplies surrounding desk
• Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation
• Strength to lift files weighing up to 20 pounds
• Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis
• Walk short distances

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $48,802.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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