OCJ - Court Administrator - Domestic Relations Division

2 months ago

Chicago, United States The Ladders Full time
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: COURT ADMINSTRATOR
DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION
FLSA EXEMPT
GRADE: 22
SALARY $88,434
LOCATION: RICHARD J. DALEY CENTER
50 WEST WASHINGTON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS

The Court Administrator reports to the Presiding Judge of the Domestic Relations Division.

JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES:
  • Supervises court coordinators;
  • Serves as a liaison with court partners, by regularly meeting with stakeholders and serving on committees at the direction of the Presiding Judge;
  • Responsible for timekeeping functions for Office of the Chief Judge staff in the Division;
  • Maintains familiarity with the basic court procedures, General Administrative Orders, and Local Court Rules in the Division to be able to answer litigant procedural questions;
  • Communicates court schedules, new procedures, and important information to stakeholders on a regular basis;
  • Assists the Presiding Judge with Domestic Relations Division programming and grant procurement initiatives;
  • Manages the overall operations of the Presiding Judge's Office by coordinating with the Office of the Chief Judge, Information Services, and Office of the Building;
  • In conjunction with the Human Resources Department, hears and resolves grievances, administers discipline, participates in collective and other labor bargaining, and assisting in the preparation of administrative hearings, arbitrations and court proceedings involving Division employees;
  • Provides backup for other administrative staff;
  • Supports judges, hearing officers, and law clerks as required; and
  • Performs 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:
  • Juris Doctorate preferred; bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required;
  • Prior courtroom experience highly preferred;
  • Management experience preferred;
  • Excellent communication skills;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Ability to work collaboratively;
  • Ability to manage union and non-union employees; and
  • Excellent computer and typing skills, including proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office Suite
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • On a continuous basis, sit at a desk in front of a computer screen for long periods;
  • 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; and
  • Available to work 100% in person at the Richard J. Daley Center

This position requires a pre-employment drug screening and criminal background check. Applicants are advised that as a Drug Free Workplace, use of medical or recreational marijuana is prohibited and will disqualify a candidate from employment.

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 April 2024

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