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Cook County State’s Attorney

Administrative Team Leader - Grand Jury

Cook County State’s Attorney, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Job Title:

Administrative Team Leader/Grand Jury (426)

Reports to : Administrative Supervisor

Grade/Step : 15 (union)

Salary : $63,475 (This may vary for current employees)

Location : 2650 S California

Bureau : Administrative Services

Division/Unit : Grand Jury

Application Deadline : January 15, 2026

Note: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without a permit. The Cook County State's Attorney's Office does not sponsor H1-B work visa petitions.

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

Primary Function To provide administrative support for Br. 66/Grand Jury Unit.

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

Prepare information and Indictments

Proofread and sort documents

Distribute case files evenly among employees on a daily basis

Research criminal backgrounds through Leads and I-Clear

Prepare blue backs

Trouble shoot various problems that may arise within Br. 66/Grand Jury

Assist with providing training to members of the unit

Assist Unit supervisor when needed

Facilitate the transfer of files to the Office of the Chief Judge and district locations

Transfer charging documents to the clerk of the Circuit Court

Interact regularly with State’s Attorney’s Office employees

Interact with the public

Interact with various outside agencies

Maintain confidentiality of information

Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications Required

The candidate must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task.

Must be able to manage high work volume

Proficiency in CRIMES and Clerks required.

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Clerks, and

The candidate must be able to work independently and perform duties in high pressure situations.

Preferred

Working knowledge of the 1961 Criminal Code of ILCS

Working knowledge of AOIC Code and class orders

Working knowledge of the Preliminary Hearing/Grand Jury Business Rules

Working knowledge of I-Clear

Typing speed of 50+ wpm

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 CCA SO 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 CCA SO 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.

Any problems with your application can be directed towards HRCC.SAO@Cookcountyil.gov

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