OCJ - Court Coordinator I - Pretrial Division

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois

  • Chicago, IL
  • $64,075 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 hours ago
  • Apply easily
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:COURT COORDINATOR I
DIVISION:PRETRIAL DIVISION
LOCATION:2600 SOUTH CALIFORNIA AVENUE
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
UNION:TEAMSTERS LOCAL 700
GRADE:16
SALARY:ENTRY LEVEL: $64,075
SCHEDULE: SUNDAY-THURSDAY, MONDAY-SATURDAY, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM OR AS DIRECTED
SCHEDULE WILL INCLUDE COURT HOLIDAYSJob Summary and Duties: The Court Coordinator is employed by the Office of the Chief Judge and reports to the Presiding Judge and the Division Administrator of the Pretrial Division. The applicant must possess a high degree of integrity, discretion, maintain professionalism. Job duties include, but are not limited to:
  • Assist the Court Administrator with projects or assignments by the Presiding Judge;
  • Coordinate judicial schedules and daily courtroom assignments;
  • Provide appropriate and accurate court information such as court dates, information on remote proceedings, and other areas of inquiry;
  • Provide support staff services for the Presiding Judge and the judges assigned to the Pretrial Division;
  • Evening and weekend hours may be required;
  • Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
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:
  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
  • Ability to respond and follow through with proper procedures required by the Court;
  • Knowledge of how cases proceed through the system, and forms, documents and procedures associated with same;
  • Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Excel, Power Point, and MS Word, and expertise in management of Zoom and Microsoft Teams platforms;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Fill and Sign;
  • Proficient with navigating through high volume of emails.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and integrate with legal and non-legal personnel.
Other Requirements:
This position has a schedule of Sunday through Thursday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm, including on court holidays.
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.
This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.
Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the .THE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of the Office of the Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County to provide equal opportunity in employment to all employees and applicants for employment. No person is to be discriminated against in employment because of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.Revised: August, 2025Powered by JazzHR

Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois