ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT I - OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER (AFSCME 3696)- PALMER HOUSE CHICAGO JOB FAIR

Cook County•Chicago, IL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Provides logistical support and administrative assistance to one or more supervisors or professional staff members. Handles routine business situations, problems and questions of procedure in the work of the office according to general instructions, priorities, policies and program goals. Acts as team leader for a small, localized or specialized group of other clerical support personnel. Coordinates the distribution of work, and delivery of services. Performs other duties as assigned. The Offices Under the President will seek to fill the position by means of the Job Fair process. JOB FAIR DATE & LOCATION Wednesday, May 27, 2026 9:30am to 4pm Palmer House Hilton Chicago 124 S Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603 Qualified applicants will be offered interviews at the Job Fair. Applicants must interview in-person during the job fair as time permits. Limited spots are available. Pre-registration for the fair is highly encouraged through the event link. On-site registration is also available. Bring your ID to apply in person.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D. Certificate is required.
Two (2) years of full-time clerical/administrative work experience is required.
Candidates who are contacted will be required to produce original required documents (e.g., current driver’s license, diploma, school transcript, certifications, etc.) listed on the Notice of Job Opportunity within five (5) days of being extended an offer, in writing, by the Bureau Chief of BHR (or designee).
Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by either the World Education Services (WES) or Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE).
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Pre-registration for the fair is highly encouraged through the event link.
To take advantage of veteran's preference a Veteran must: MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION. IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN ON THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION BY ANSWERING YES TO THE QUESTION “Are you a military veteran?” ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214S, 215S, OR NGB 22S, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 911) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 911).
As an internal candidate, should you be offered the position, salary allocations shall abide by the Cook County Personnel Rules.

Responsibilities

Provides logistical support and administrative assistance to one or more supervisors or professional staff members.
Handles routine business situations, problems and questions of procedure in the work of the office according to general instructions, priorities, policies and program goals.
Acts as team leader for a small, localized or specialized group of other clerical support personnel.
Coordinates the distribution of work, and delivery of services.
Performs other duties as assigned.