Administrative Specialist I

JOB SUMMARY:

The Administrative Specialist I assists in overseeing the various functions of the McHenry County Jury Commission.

ESSENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in maintaining and managing the jury system for McHenry County and the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court.
• Monitors and tracks court calendars.
• Determines source lists for potential jurors, sends and reviews questionnaires to determine qualified jurors as specified by state statute.
• Issues summons and determine/reviews request for postponement, exemptions or disqualifications.
• Furnish lists of names of qualified jurors to jury courtrooms.
• First point of contact for summoned jurors to explain procedures, answer questions, select jury panels, direct them to courtrooms. Also dismisses jurors at end of day or their term of service.
• Maintains attendance records for jurors and prepares jury payrolls
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma
• 1 year of clerical experience, phone etiquette and filing
• Legal knowledge is helpful

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• The Court system processes.

Skill in:

• Communicating effectively, both orally and in writing, with the public.
• Using tact, discretion, initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines.
• Organizing work, setting priorities, meeting critical deadlines, and following up assignments with a minimum of direction.
• Operating and routine maintenance of general office machines such as copiers, facsimile machines, telephone systems, and two-way radio base stations.

BENEFITS:

• 3 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, and 2 vision plans to choose from.
• Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
• Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
• Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for EE and dependents.
• Paid vacation, sick, and personal days.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.93 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18