OCJ - Juvenile Redeploy Special Assistant
Chicago
Full Time
Entry Level
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Job Title: Juvenile Redeploy Special AssistantCIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
Pay Grade: 16; Non-Union; FSLA exempt
Salary: $60,520
Location: 1100 South Hamilton, Chicago or as assigned
Applications are now being accepted for the position of Redeploy Special Assistant within the Juvenile Redeploy Program, Office of the Chief Judge. The Special Assistant will be responsible for assisting with all matters related to the support of the Juvenile Redeploy Program. The Special Assistant will report to the Juvenile Redeploy Director.
Responsibilities include:
- Receive assignments from the Redeploy Director and Redeploy Managers as it relates to support of the Redeploy Program. These duties include but are not limited to:
- Making copies of reports, memorandums, statistics, etc.
- Typing memorandums, proposals, projects
- Creating presentations using Powerpoint or Publisher
- Scheduling staffings and meetings
- Creating Zoom and TEAMS meeting links
- Creating spreadsheets or databases
- Assist in reviewing invoices from providers for accuracy
- Working with various internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis to navigate issues
- Entering data into various software, including provided case management systems from the County and State, Excel, Access
- Proof and edit all assignments prior to submission
- Generate reports needed by staff or supervisory personnel
- Assist in planning events and coordinating logistics
- Completion of work orders, BOT requests, etc.
- Answering telephone calls and relaying messages
- Maintaining confidentiality as dictated by the Illinois Juvenile Court Act/ Conform to the Code of Ethics
- Phoning clients to remind of appointments/court appearances
- Requesting of records from various sources for use by the Redeploy staff
- Order supplies for staff
- Complete hospitality and room set-up request forms
- Participate in a minimum of 10 hours of professional training annually
- Other duties as 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 line of work.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED. Associates Degree preferred, but not required.
- Possess exceptional organizational skills with ability to work independently.
- Possess ability to enter data and generate reports.
- Demonstrates good verbal and written communication.
- Possess demonstrable experience in Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Word.
- Ability to work as a team
- Ability to work flexible hours
- Ability to listen to audio recordings and transcribe the content into formatted, professional quality word processed documents.
- Have a record of punctual, reliable attendance
Physical Requirements:
- Lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds.
- Be available to work in-person 100% of the scheduled work week.
- Be able to walk for short distances and climb stairs.
- Ability to intermittently twist to reach equipment and supplies.
- Be able to sit at a desk for extended periods of time.
- Perform simple grasping and fine manipulation.
- Be able to use a telephone and computer keyboard on a daily basis.
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.
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 Page.
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.
May 2026
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