What are the responsibilities and job description for the OCJ - Court Coordinator I, Child Protection Division position at Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois?
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: COURT COORDINATOR I, CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION
GRADE: 16
UNION: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 700
SALARY: $ 65,357
LOCATION: 1100 S. HAMILTON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60612
JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES:
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.
Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page.
Please apply by filling out the application at our Career PageTHE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt 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 January, 2025 (Salary updated April 2026)
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: COURT COORDINATOR I, CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION
GRADE: 16
UNION: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 700
SALARY: $ 65,357
LOCATION: 1100 S. HAMILTON, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60612
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;
- 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.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 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.
- 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; and
- Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all required screening criteria.
Information concerning the benefits for this position can be found at the Circuit Court of Cook County Employment Opportunities Page.
Please apply by filling out the application at our Career PageTHE OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIt 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 January, 2025 (Salary updated April 2026)
Salary : $65,357