An Office or Administrative Assistant performs administrative work in an office. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails, routes mail and maintains calendars and schedules.
Administrative Services Application deadline: September 2, 2026
Primary Function:
Provide administrative support for Assistant State's Attorneys assigned to the
Bridgeview Courthouse 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 :
Answer general questions from the public and provide the proper information and resources. Time date stamp and initial all incoming mail / packages. Type subpoenas, motions, answers and other correspondence as required. Input all discovery requests through Axon. Proofread and sort documents. File all necessary paperwork. Answer phone, transfer to appropriate individual and take messages. Run time sensitive, confidential criminal background checks/reports. Make copies, mail, scan, fax, and email documents. Prepare expungements. Sort and distribute mail. Maintain confidentiality of information and systems. Interact with State's Attorney's Office employees and personnel of outside agencies. Perform additional 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. Proficiency in Microsoft Word applications required.
Preferred:
Knowledge of Nice, Share Point, Clerks, and CRIMES. Typing speed of 50+wpm.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
