Description:
Job Summary and Duties:- Coordinates progression of cases from opening to final disposition;
- Manages daily court calls and provides legal research assistance for the Judges of the Child Protection Division, Circuit Court of Cook County;
- Prepares and reviews matters on the court calls;
- Prepares written memoranda and summaries based on research and analysis of legal issues;
- Manages court schedule and maintain Judge's control sheets;
- Acts as liaison between attorneys, parties and Judges;
- Monitors pending legislation as needed;
- Assists with other miscellaneous matters as required by the judges or supervisor;
- Maintains confidentiality while performing duties;
- Hosts Zoom courtrooms; and
- Performs such other duties as directed by the Presiding or supervising judge.
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 and Juris Doctor degree;
- Licenseto practice law in Illinois;
- Excellent legal research and analysis skills;
- Experience with computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet, database, and legal research/writing;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Excellent organizational abilities; and
- Ability to work well with others and collaborate with legal and non-legal personnel.