Job description

Late or incomplete application submissions will not be considered. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to advance through all of the steps in the selection process.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS SHOULD SUBMIT:

· Letter of interest, addressing work experience and the qualifications for this position;

· Application for Employment (available at http://www.cookcountycourt.org/HOME/Employment-Opportunities) ;

· Applicant’s current resume.

Application materials should be submitted via email to ocj.hr @ cookcountyil.gov by September 16, 2022.

JOB SUMMARY AND DUTIES: The Litigant Services Associate reports to the Litigation Services Associate Supervisor under the direction of the Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois. The position requires a strong commitment to access to justice, a highly professional demeanor, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
o Assist self-represented litigants with completing their petitions for filing using ILAO Easy Forms or subsequent computer programs.
o Provide post-petition services to self-represented litigants including, but not limited to,
assistance with filing and placing alias summons for service, motion practice, and effectuating out of county service.
o Collect data and feedback from litigants on how to make the use of technology in petition preparation more user-friendly.

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 AND QUALIFICATIONS:
o Bachelor’s degree
o Experience and demonstrated understanding of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking strongly preferred
o Completion of 40-hour training program as specified by the Presiding Judge, either before or within 12 weeks of hire
o Ability to work in a fast paced environment with attention to detail
o Highly collegial and demonstrated ability to collaborate culturally diverse populations
o Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk for long periods 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
• Move between locations
• Use telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,395.00 per year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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