Court Assistant � Child Support Enforcement

Cook County State's Attorney Office • Chicago, IL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Serve as support to the Assistant State’s Attorneys assigned to the Child Support Enforcement court rooms that are located throughout Cook County.

Requirements

• Ability to multi-task
• Excellent grammar, organizational and communication skills; written and verbal
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with highly sensitive information
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to travel to the outlying districts when needed

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of CARES and Cook County Clerk’s system preferred

Responsibilities

• Pull court call and companion cases for each court date
• Prepare cases for up-coming court date by obtaining required information
• E-File and data enter motions
• Screen and data entry pro-se motions and private attorney motions
• Process and data entry incoming mail
• Check parties in when they arrive at court
• Update and verify parties’ information
• Assist in drafting Court Orders
• Answer incoming calls, transfer to appropriate personnel and forward problem calls to the supervisor
• Enter Court Orders with the Clerk and make copies
• Update and process cases once they return from court
• Mail court orders and other documentation
• Keep files organized
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed