Judicial Assistant

Judicial Assistant

Salary

$22.69 Hourly

Location

Waukegan, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

02963

Department

19th Judicial Circuit Court

Opening Date

05/05/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

• Description
• Benefits

General Description

Judicial assistants are vital to the workings of a court system. This position performs work of moderate difficulty in carrying out administrative and general office duties in addition to providing varied administrative support for a judge, division of judges, a supervisor, or a group of supervisors. Work involves providing customer service (reception) and answering questions involving services provided by the Courts.

Hours of Work

• Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and relatively complex administrative support and/or technical assistance work for division judges
• Maintains docket and/or calendar system for tracking and managing cases as they proceed to disposition
• Analyzes and monitors the processing of cases in accordance with court rules and established practices
• Research service needs and process changes of court operations
• Enters and retrieves data and prepares reports
• Prepares routine and special correspondence, reports, forms, and documents
• Coordinates arrangements for meetings, seminars, trainings, and other court related activities
• Maintains office supplies in central supply area
• Reviews and disburses incoming mail
• May serve as a receptionist providing information to the public and as a telephone clerk

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Duties, responsibilities, programs. And activities may change, or new ones may be assigned.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and concepts particularly as related to court procedures
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully
• Knowledge of computer applications and utilization in a court environment
• Ability to responds to requests for service and assistance and meet commitments
• Strong interpersonal skills

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements (Ed and/or Other Requirements)

• Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; two years of related experience and/or training may be substituted for A.A. degree; or equivalent combination of education and related experience

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Supplemental Information

Lake County offers a competitive salary and benefit package. Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County!

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

Lake County is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

The County offers an extensive benefits package to eligible employees including health, dental, vision, life insurance, pension, deferred compensation plans, and so much more! Below are resources for the Countys current benefits.

You can find additional details on our benefits at https://lakecountyil.attract.neogov.com/lake-county-illinois-recruitment-sm/p/benefits and https://www.lakecountyil.gov/2678/Current-Employees.

Employer Lake County

Department 19th Judicial Circuit Court Address 18 N. County Street

Waukegan, Illinois, 60085

Phone 847-377-3600

Website http://www.lakecountyil.gov