OCJ - Program Coordinator, Domestic Relations Division

CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF JUDGE
JOB DESCRIPTION


JOB TITLE:              PROGRAM COORDINATOR
DIVISION:                DOMESTIC RELATIONS DIVISION
BUDGET TITLE:    COURT COORDINATOR I
UNION:                     TEAMSTERS LOCAL 700
GRADE                     16
SALARY:                  ENTRY LEVEL: $64,075

Job Summary and Duties: The Court Coordinator/Program Coordinator is employed by the Office of the Chief Judge and reports to the Presiding Judge of the division and the Division Administrator of the Domestic Relations Division. The applicant must possess a high degree of integrity, discretion, maintain professionalism, and be able to assist in all outlined duties below.   Duties of the Program Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
 

• Serve as administrative staff for all division programs
• Facilitate monthly education seminars and prepare and send out CLE certificates
• Create and maintain database of active GAL/Child Representatives and Parenting Coordinators, contact information for division committees, and maintain pro bono appointments for GAL/Child Representatives;
• Schedule and facilitate committee meetings and trainings;
• Work with Presiding Judge to assist outside stakeholders with any ongoing research projects;
• Seek out and maintain grants for DRD court operations in conjunction with Division Attorneys and Office of the Chief Judge staff;
• Perform such other duties as directed by the Presiding Judge.

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:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred;
  • Domestic Relations experience preferred;
  • 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;
  • Proficient with Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Fill and Sign;
  • Proficient with navigating through high volume of emails.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and integrate with legal and non-legal personnel.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

• On a continuous basis, sit at a desk in front of a computer screen for long periods
• 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
• Walk short distances

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.

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: June, 2025

 

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