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Communications Attendant
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Office of the Illinois Attorney General
Chicago, IL (In Person)
$51,186 Salary, Full-Time
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Salary $44,472.00 - $57,900.00 Annually Location Chicago, IL Job Type Full-Time Job Number 26-18 Administration Deputy Chief - Administration Bureau CIRC Opening Date 04/29/2026 Summary of Duties and Responsibilities Maintains and enhances agency communications by responding to and directing customer inquiries; greeting and directing visitors; providing information; and interacting with and assisting a variety of internal and external customers; assists customers by placing and receiving telephone calls; directing calls to appropriate party utilizing knowledge of agency functions; facilitating the most accurate resolution to caller/visitor questions, avoiding unnecessary transferring of calls; and handling emergency situations. Gathers information by placing calls and recording responses to be utilized in referral of future calls; updating referral lists and telephone numbers; and keeping abreast of agency functions; welcomes and directs visitors by determining appropriate resource/response; maintaining visitor log; and ensuring that responding party meets with the visitor; provides information by determining nature of request and appropriate referral resource; responding according to standard practice; and accepting packages and mail. Enhances agency operations by opening, stamping, and forwarding mail; assisting with mass mailings; duplicating documents; typing lists and/or envelopes; and providing other routing clerical assistance; and contributes to the team effort by accomplishing related results in a cooperative and collaborative manner. Qualifications Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of 4 years of high school and 1 year general clerical experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Working knowledge of switchboard operations/procedures. Working knowledge of telephone etiquette and public relations. Clear diction and the ability to interact tactfully with people in difficult situations. Ability to remain calm in an emergency or crisis situation. Requires the ability to work rapidly and accurately in a repetitive environment. Attendance is an essential function of this position. Supplemental Information Position requires in-office attendance. Employer Illinois Attorney General (IL) Address 500 S. 2nd St. Springfield, Illinois, 62701 Phone 217-524-9075 312-814-5698 Website https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Careers/ We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part-time employees who work an average of 20 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. As an employee of the Illinois Attorney General's Office, you'll have access to many great benefits. Join the legal team responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and the people of Illinois! Health and Dental insurance along with free Vision insurance• Pension Benefits through the State Employees';