Administrative Assistant IV Civil Daley Center

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Administrative Assistant IV - Civil - Daley Center

Department:	Administrative Services Bureau
Office:	50 W Washington / Daley Center
Location:	Chicago, IL
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Position Details

Job Title: Administrative Assistant IV (#401)

Reports to: Office Manager

Level: Entry (This may vary for internal candidates)

Salary: $57,811

Grade/Step:14E

Location: 50 W Washington/Daley Center. 5^th floor

Bureau: Administrative Services

Division/Unit: Civil

Application deadline: July 24, 2025

Primary Function: Provide administrative support to the Assistant State�s Attorney�s assigned to the Civil Actions Bureau.

Working Environment: Hours: Monday � Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Physical Requirements:

Light Work: The position requires the ability to stand or walk frequently, often for extended periods. You may need to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 20 pounds regularly, and occasionally heavier items. The job may also involve a significant amount of walking or standing relative to sedentary roles.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Draft motions, pleadings, discovery requests, answers to discovery and correspondence letters
Prepare documents to be filed electronically
E-file appearance, motions, pleadings and other documents
Prepare weekly court call
Prepare weekly reports
Obtain court orders from the Clerk's Portal
Update status of cases in case management system
Deliver documents to judges when necessary
Pick up and distribute mail
Scan, email, and copy documents
Assist with reception duty as needed
Maintain confidentiality of information and systems
Interact regularly with State�s Attorney�s Office employees and personnel of outside agencies and law firms
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Qualifications:

Required:

The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills and the ability to multi-task.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word applications required.

Preferred:

Working knowledge of Share Point and Clerks
Typing speed of 50+wpm.

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EEO Message: The Cook County State�s Attorney�s Office (CCSAO) is an equal opportunity employer, which seeks to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. The CCSAO does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Upon request, the CCSAO will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals due to a disability or pregnancy. The EEOP report can be found on our website at www.cookcountystatesattorney.org.

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