OCJ - Court Coordinator, Domestic Violence Division
Chicago, IL
Full Time
Entry Level
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
JOB DESCRIPTION
CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: COURT COORDINATOR I
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE DIVISION
LOCATION: 555 WEST HARRSION STREET, CHICAGO, IL
GRADE: 16
SALARY: ENTRY LEVEL - $66,665
UNION: TEAMSTERS LOCAL 700
Job Summary and Duties:
The Court Coordinator is employed by the Office of the Chief Judge and reports to the Division Administrator of the Domestic Violence Division, the Judge to whom he or she is assigned, and the Presiding Judge of the Division. The applicant must possess a high degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism, and must be able to assist his or her assigned judge both in the courtroom and with other duties as required. In addition, the Court Coordinator may be called upon to assist the Presiding Judge’s Office of the Domestic Violence Division as needed. These duties may include but are not limited to being assigned to another courtroom on a temporary basis.
The following are duties and responsibilities of the Domestic Violence Division Court Coordinator:
- Answer the telephone;
- Direct pro se litigants’ questions to proper department and provide such other assistance as directed by the Judge, the Division Administrator and the Presiding Judge;
- Respond to inquiries from Police Department, Sheriff’s Department and State’s Attorney;
- Summarize each case on the court call, identifying multiple party and complex cases;
- Perform clerical duties associated with court orders and orders of protection;
- Distribute the weekly assignment sheet;
- Schedule hearings and request attorney and pro se contact information;
- Act as a liaison with the Law Bulletin;
- Stock supplies;
- Assist the Division Administrator with projects assigned by the Presiding Judge’s Office;
- Such other duties as may be assigned, including after-hours coverage rotation.
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:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
- Domestic Violence Division and courtroom experience preferred;
- Ability to respond and follow through with proper procedures required by the Court;
- Knowledge of how cases proceed through the system, and forms, documents and procedures associated with same;
- Excellent computer skills;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work cooperatively and integrate with legal and non-legal personnel;
- Commitment to Access to Justice for all.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
- 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;
- Use 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.Revised: July, 2026
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