What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judicial Assistant position at Lake County Illinois?
General Description
Judicial assistants are vital to the workings of a court system. This position performs work of moderate difficulty in carrying out administrative and general office duties in addition to providing varied administrative support for a judge, division of judges, a supervisor, or a group of supervisors. Work involves providing customer service (reception) and answering questions involving services provided by the Courts.
Hours of Work
- Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Essential Functions
- Performs routine and relatively complex administrative support and/or technical assistance work for division judges
- Maintains docket and/or calendar system for tracking and managing cases as they proceed to disposition
- Analyzes and monitors the processing of cases in accordance with court rules and established practices
- Research service needs and process changes of court operations
- Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports
- Prepares routine and special correspondence, reports, forms, and documents
- Coordinates arrangements for meetings, seminars, trainings, and other court related activities
- Maintains office supplies in central supply area
- Reviews and disburses incoming mail
- May serve as a receptionist providing information to the public and as a telephone clerk
Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required
- Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and concepts particularly as related to court procedures
- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
- Knowledge of computer applications and utilization in a court environment
- Ability to responds to requests for service and assistance and meet commitments
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; two years of related experience and/or training may be substituted for A.A. degree; or equivalent combination of education and related experience
- Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
Supplemental Information
Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.
Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.